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What is Seconal Sodium
SecobarbitalThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummarySecobarbital is a sedative-hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia and other sleeping disorders. It is sold under the brand names Seconal and Tuinal by Eli Lilly and Company, and known as quinalbarbitone in the United Kingdom. Secobarbital is a barbiturate, a type of drug that produces anesthetic, anticonvulsant, sedative and hypnotic effects.
Seconal Sodiumis the brand name
Seconal Sodium Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Seconal Sodium
Secobarbital
1983
3
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Secobarbital, also known as Seconal Sodium, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Anesthetic premedication therapy and Insomnia .Anesthetic premedication therapy
Insomnia
Effectiveness
How Seconal Sodium Affects PatientsSecobarbital is a type of barbiturate used to put someone to sleep before an operation or procedure. It does not provide much pain relief, and can even make pain worse if it is used while someone is in pain.
How Seconal Sodium works in the bodySecobarbital helps the brain to relax by increasing the amount of time that chloride ions can flow through the GABA receptor. This leads to a greater calming effect on the brain, especially in the thalamus.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dose of Seconal Sodium is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Anesthetic premedication therapy, Insomnia and Preanesthetic Medication. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the approach of delivery (e.g. Capsule - Oral or Oral) specified in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Insomnia
, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Anesthetic premedication therapy
, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Warnings
Seconal Sodium ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Shortness of Breath
Do Not Combine
history of manifest or latent porphyria
Do Not Combine
history of impaired liver function
Do Not Combine
history of respiratory disease
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Secobarbital may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Seconal Sodium Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Secobarbital.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Secobarbital.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Secobarbital.
Almotriptan
Major
The metabolism of Almotriptan can be increased when combined with Secobarbital.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be increased when combined with Secobarbital.
Seconal Sodium Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on this drug can cause sluggishness, confusion, difficulty thinking, slow speech, impaired judgement, drowsiness, shallow breathing, and staggering. In extreme cases, it may lead to coma or death.
Seconal Sodium Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Seconal Sodium?
82 active studies are currently assessing the use of Seconal Sodium for Anesthetic premedication therapy, Preanesthetic Medication and Insomnia relief.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Insomnia
91 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Anesthetic premedication therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Seconal Sodium Reviews: What are patients saying about Seconal Sodium?
5Patient Review
12/27/2014 This medication always works well for me and I've never had any problems with it.
5Patient Review
2/8/2011 This medication helps me sleep better and feel more relaxed during the day.
4.7Patient Review
8/20/2010 I found this drug to be much more effective than the other options I had tried previously. If you've been disappointed with other medications in this category, I would highly recommend giving this one a try.
4.7Patient Review
3/6/2011 This medication can be really helpful for those having trouble sleeping, as long as it's used correctly and not abused.
4Patient Review
11/9/2010 This treatment is effective and I would recommend it.
Patient Q&A Section about seconal sodium
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Seconal still made?
"What is the status of Seconal (secobarbital)?
It is no longer available in the US."
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What is seconal sodium used for?
"This medication is used to calm you just before surgery. It is a barbiturate hypnotic and works by affecting certain parts of the brain to calm you."
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What is the street name for Seconal?
"While secobarbital is no longer widely used as a sleeping pill, it was at one point commonly abused, to the point where it earned nicknames like "red devils" or "reds.""
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How does Seconal make you feel?
"The psychoactive effects of Seconal are similar to those of alcohol. Individuals taking Seconal may feel less inhibited, more talkative and relaxed. As addiction progresses, the perceived pleasurable effects of the drug decreases, but the depressant effects on the central nervous system remain."
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