Amytal Sodium TM
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Active ingredients: amobarbital
Pack: Amytal Sodium 500 mg powder for injection, 10 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMYTAL SODIUM amobarbital (amylobarbitone) sodium 500mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 12 APRIL 2000: Amytal Sodium is indicated for the treatment of status epilepticus.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white, lyophilised plug
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10X 500mg vials pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient amobarbital
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
