Last update Aug. 23, 2021
Likely Compatibility
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πεντοβαρβιτόνη is Pentobarbital Sodium in Greek.
Is written in other languages:πεντοβαρβιτόνη is also known as
πεντοβαρβιτόνη belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing πεντοβαρβιτόνη in its composition:
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Barbiturate with hypnotic and sedative properties similar to amobarbital.
It has been used in insomnia and as a preanesthetic medication. Its use has been replaced by other drugs with less risk of abuse/dependence, overdose and withdrawal syndrome (Suddock 2020).
Oral or parenteral administration.
It is excreted in breast milk in a clinically insignificant amount (Horning 1975, cited in Wilson 1980).
Product with very few bibliographic and very old references in relation to breastfeeding. Commercialized in few countries.
Until more published data on this drug is available in relation to breastfeeding, known safer alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in the event of prematurity.
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