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Amobarbital Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 500 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia

65 to 200 mg IM or IV once a day at bedtime


Comments:

Use: Hypnotic for the short-term treatment of insomnia

Usual Adult Dose for Sedation

30 to 50 mg IM or IV 2 to 3 times a day


Comments:

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Insomnia

6 to 12 years: 65 to 500 mg IM or IV

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Sedation

6 to 12 years: 65 to 500 mg IM or IV

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Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal dysfunction: Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate liver dysfunction: Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution recommended.
Severe liver dysfunction: Contraindicated

Patients with premonitory signs of hepatic coma: Not recommended.

Dose Adjustments

Elderly and/or debilitated patients: Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution recommended.

Withdrawal regimen: Decrease the single, therapeutic dose over 5 or 6 days to lessen rapid eye movement (REM) rebound and disturbed sleep (e.g., decreasing from 3 to 2 doses/day for 1 week).

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

US Controlled Substance: II

Dialysis

Data not available

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.