Drug Information
Generic Name:
Phenobarbital
Pronunciation:
feen-oh-BAR-bih-tall
Product Name:
Phenobarbital
Category:
Anticonvulsants
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM)
Uses:
Treatment of seizures, relieves anxiety, used as a sedative
Comment:
Phenobarbital is very effective in the treatment of seizure disorders.