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Secobarbital and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with secobarbital.

Major

Secobarbital Alcohol (Ethanol)

Major Drug Interaction

GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent acute use of barbiturates and ethanol may result in additive CNS effects, including impaired coordination, sedation, and death. Tolerance of these agents may occur with chronic use. The mechanism is related to inhibition of microsomal enzymes acutely and induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes chronically.

MANAGEMENT: The combination of ethanol and barbiturates should be avoided.

References (5)
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Major

Secobarbital 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.

References (5)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Phenobarbital (phenobarbital)." Lilly, Eli and Company
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  3. (2001) "Product Information. Amytal Sodium (amobarbital)." Lilly, Eli and Company
  4. (2001) "Product Information. Nembutal Sodium (pentobarbital)." Abbott Pharmaceutical
  5. (2001) "Product Information. Seconal Sodium (secobarbital)." Lilly, Eli and Company

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Secobarbital drug interactions

There are 611 drug interactions with secobarbital.

Secobarbital disease interactions

There are 13 disease interactions with secobarbital which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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