Phenobarbital - Epilepsy
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Status 1
Blue
Formulations :
- Elixir
- Tablets
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Restrictions / Comments :
Documentation
Guidelines (National)
PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Phenobarbital
Indication :
Epilepsy
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Important Information :
Ensure that the patient is maintained on a specific manufacturer’s product
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Supporting Documents :
3
Traffic Light Entries :
2
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Phenobarbital is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Epilepsy.
- Brivaracetam
- Cannabis (medicinal)
- Carbamazepine
- Cenobamate
- Clobazam
- Clonazepam
- Eslicarbazepine acetate
- Ethosuximide
- Gabapentin
- Lacosamide
- Lamotrigine
- Levetiracetam
- Oxcarbazepine
- Perampanel
- Phenytoin
- Pregabalin
- Primidone
- Rufinamide
- Sodium valproate (NON childbearing potential)
- Sodium valproate (with childbearing potential)
- Stiripentol
- Sulthiame
- Tiagabine
- Topiramate
- Vigabatrin
- Zonisamide
Committee Recommendations (1)
he PCN supported the principles of switching from brand to generic medications (not recommended in the elderly) as per national guidelines in September 2013 and the proposed place in therapy of the anti-epileptic drugs which is based on NICE guidance was also discussed at that time. Transfer of care documents will be considered at a future PCN.
Please note the MHRA categorisations for each drug in the attached guidance (updated January 2014) and in the link below.
Please note the MHRA categorisations for each drug in the attached guidance (updated January 2014) and in the link below.