Sezaby and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Sezaby (phenobarbital).
Phenobarbital Alcohol (Ethanol)
Major Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using PHENobarbital together with ethanol (alcohol), this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of PHENobarbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with PHENobarbital. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Phenobarbital High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
barbiturates IV - cardiovascular
The intravenous administration of barbiturates may produce severe cardiovascular reactions such as bradycardia, hypertension, or vasodilation with fall in blood pressure, particularly during rapid infusion. Parenteral therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertension, hypotension, or cardiac disease. The intravenous administration of barbiturates should be reserved for emergency treatment of acute seizures or for anesthesia.
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Sezaby drug interactions
There are 801 drug interactions with Sezaby (phenobarbital).
Sezaby disease interactions
There are 15 disease interactions with Sezaby (phenobarbital) which include:
- acute alcohol intoxication
- drug dependence
- liver disease
- porphyria
- rash
- respiratory depression
- cardiovascular
- prolonged hypotension
- renal dysfunction
- suicidal tendency
- adrenal insufficiency
- depression
- hematologic toxicity
- osteomalacia
- paradoxical reactions
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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