Epilepsy/Seizures

In Epilepsy/Seizures Opitone 30 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion uncontrollable jerking movements loss of awareness and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Opitone 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Opitone 30 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.Opitone 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea diarrhea hyperactivity depression confusion decreased blood pressure and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Opitone 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Opitone 30 Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Opitone 30 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Opitone 30 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Monitor the baby for sleepiness skin rash and feeding issues. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Opitone 30 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Opitone 30 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Opitone 30 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Opitone 30 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Opitone 30 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Opitone 30 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Opitone 30 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Chemical Class :: Barbituric Acid Derivative|Habit Forming :: Yes|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Barbiturate

Epilepsy/Seizures

Drowsiness | Nausea | Diarrhea | Hyperactivity | Depression | Confusion | Decreased blood pressure | Fatigue | Headache | Dizziness | Constipation | Excitement | Hangover

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. What is Opitone 30 Tablet used for?::: Opitone 30 Tablet is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Opitone 30 Tablet belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.| Q. What if I forget to take Opitone 30 Tablet?::: If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember. However if it is time for the next dose skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.| Q. Can Opitone 30 Tablet cause addiction?::: Yes Opitone 30 Tablet may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore Opitone 30 Tablet should be avoided in such patients.| Q. What are the long-term side effects of Opitone 30 Tablet?::: Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind tell the doctor.| Q. Can I stop taking Opitone 30 Tablet once my seizures get controlled?::: No you should not stop taking Opitone 30 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness anxiety tremor dizziness feeling sick fits and delirium. The dose of Opitone 30 Tablet should be reduced gradually.| Q. What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Opitone 30 Tablet?::: Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness speech problems jerky movements jerky eye movements loss of inhibition reduced reflex response low body temperature low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.| Q. What are the effects of Opitone 30 Tablet in children?::: Opitone 30 Tablet is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Opitone 30 Tablet treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.| Q. Can I take folic acid with Opitone 30 Tablet?::: Opitone 30 Tablet causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid then it may decrease the levels of Opitone 30 Tablet in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore folic acid should be avoided.| Q. For how long do I need to take Opitone 30 Tablet?::: You should take Opitone 30 Tablet for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect therefore its long-term use is not recommended.| Q. Are there any tests available which check the levels of Opitone 30 Tablet in the blood?::: Yes laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision inform your doctor and get the levels checked.| Q. Can Opitone 30 Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms?::: Yes suddenly stopping Opitone 30 Tablet can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness anxiety tremor dizziness nausea fits and delirium.