Nembutal Sodium Side Effects
Generic Name: pentobarbital
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 3, 2020.
Note: This document contains side effect information about pentobarbital. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Nembutal Sodium.
For the Consumer
Applies to pentobarbital: parenteral solution for injection
Side effects include:
Residual sedation, drowsiness, lethargy, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, headache.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to pentobarbital: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral capsule, oral elixir, rectal suppository
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Somnolence
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ataxia, central nervous system (CNS) depression, dizziness, hyperkinesia, syncope
Frequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Psychiatric
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal thinking, agitation, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, hallucination, nervousness, nightmares, psychiatric disturbance[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Constipation, nausea, vomiting[Ref]
Respiratory
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Apnea, hypoventilation[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bradycardia, hypotension[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Exfoliative dermatitis, skin rashes[Ref]
Hematologic
Megaloblastic anemia occurred with chronic phenobarbital use.[Ref]
Frequency not reported: Megaloblastic anemia[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Liver damage[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Fever[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Injection site reactions[Ref]
References
1. "Product Information. Pentobarbital (pentobarbital)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
2. "Product Information. Nembutal Sodium (pentobarbital)" Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
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