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Seconal and Depression

Result of checking the interaction of drug Seconal and disease Depression for safety when used together.

Check result:

Seconal <> Depression

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Barbiturates depress the central nervous system and may cause or exacerbate mental depression. Therapy with barbiturates should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of depression or suicidal tendencies. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

References:

"Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
"Product Information. Butisol Sodium (butabarbital)" Wallace Laboratories, Cranbury, NJ.
"Product Information. Phenobarbital (phenobarbital)." Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.
"Product Information. Seconal Sodium (secobarbital)" Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.
"Product Information. Mebaral (mephobarbital)" Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
"Product Information. Amytal Sodium (amobarbital)" Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.
"Product Information. Nembutal Sodium (pentobarbital)" Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.

Seconal

Generic Name: secobarbital

Brand Name: Seconal, Seconal Sodium

Synonyms: n.a.

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