Phenobarbital

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Broader Terms

anticonvulsant, barbiturate, sedative /hypnotic

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• In the dog and cat, phenobarbital is probably the first choice for seizure suppression.
• The total daily amount of phenobarbital is then administered in 3 to 4 divided doses, not to exceed 600 mg daily.
• Phenobarbital is a barbiturate drug with anticonvulsant properties.
• When Phenobarbital is started, it takes 1 to 2 weeks to reach a stable blood level.
• In dogs and cats, phenobarbital is probably the first choice for seizure suppression.

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