Quinalbarbitone (Na)
Also known as: Secobarbital
Quinalbarbitone (Na) is a hypnotic, belongs to barbiturates. Quinalbarbitone (Na) is used in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia.
Primary Characteristics
Quinalbarbitone (Na) is also known as Secobarbital.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Barbiturate.
It belongs to Chloride Channel opener (Gaba operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. It is also classified under Sedatives and Hypnotics .
Molecular Weight: 260.3 · pKa: 7.9 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 3 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 5 · Non-proprietary name: Quinalbarbitone (Na).
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic.
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Indications
Quinalbarbitone (Na) is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.
Contraindications
Quinalbarbitone (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Pain, Porphyrias.
Dosage
Quinalbarbitone (Na)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 1.79 mg/kg | 1.79 mg/kg | Every 24h | PO | As Required |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Should not be used in children | |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Should not be used in children | |
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Quinalbarbitone (Na) in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Arthritic pain , Myalgia , Neuralgia , Nystagmus , Respiratory depression , Semicoma , Shock , Slurred speech , Somnolence .
Quinalbarbitone (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Carcinogenicity, Unconsciousness. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Quinalbarbitone (Na) are Hypotension, Respiratory depression, Hypothermia, Miosis, Mydriasis, Cardiodepression, Oliguria.
Quinalbarbitone (Na) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Ataxia, Confusion, Euphoria, Restlessness, Sedation , VertigoX.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders