Piplar Drop
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Product introduction
Piplar Drop belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Piplar Drop may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.
Uses of Piplar Drop
Benefits of Piplar Drop
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by recurrent seizures, which are sudden bursts of abnormal brain activity that can cause convulsions, loss of awareness, or unusual behavior. Piplar Drop is used to help prevent and control these seizures by stabilizing brain activity, reducing the frequency and severity of seizures, and supporting daily functioning.
Side effects of Piplar Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Piplar
- Sleepiness
How to use Piplar Drop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Piplar Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Piplar Drop works
Piplar Drop controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piplar Drop.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piplar Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piplar Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
Driving
UNSAFE
Piplar Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Piplar Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piplar Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piplar Drop is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Piplar Drop is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Piplar Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piplar Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piplar Drop is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Piplar Drop is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Piplar Drop?
If you miss a dose of Piplar Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Piplar Drop helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
- It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
- Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
- It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
- Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
- Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Piplar Drop helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
- It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
- Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
- It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
- Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
- Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Barbiturates
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Piplar Drop used for?
Piplar Drop is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Piplar Drop belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances, it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.
What if I forget to take Piplar Drop?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
Can Piplar Drop cause addiction?
Yes, Piplar Drop may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Piplar Drop should be avoided in such patients.
What are the long-term side effects of Piplar Drop?
Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind, tell the doctor.
Can I stop taking Piplar Drop once my seizures get controlled?
No, you should not stop taking Piplar Drop without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, feeling sick, fits and delirium. The dose of Piplar Drop should be reduced gradually.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Piplar Drop?
Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness, speech problems, jerky movements, jerky eye movements, loss of inhibition, reduced reflex response, low body temperature, low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.
What are the effects of Piplar Drop in children?
Piplar Drop is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Piplar Drop treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.
Can I take folic acid with Piplar Drop?
Piplar Drop causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Piplar Drop in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.
For how long do I need to take Piplar Drop?
You should take Piplar Drop for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect, therefore, its long-term use is not recommended.
Are there any tests available which check the levels of Piplar Drop in the blood?
Yes, laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision, inform your doctor and get the levels checked.
Can Piplar Drop cause withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, suddenly stopping Piplar Drop can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.
What is Piplar Drop used for?
Piplar Drop is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Piplar Drop belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances, it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.
What if I forget to take Piplar Drop?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
Can Piplar Drop cause addiction?
Yes, Piplar Drop may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Piplar Drop should be avoided in such patients.
What are the long-term side effects of Piplar Drop?
Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind, tell the doctor.
Can I stop taking Piplar Drop once my seizures get controlled?
No, you should not stop taking Piplar Drop without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, feeling sick, fits and delirium. The dose of Piplar Drop should be reduced gradually.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Piplar Drop?
Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness, speech problems, jerky movements, jerky eye movements, loss of inhibition, reduced reflex response, low body temperature, low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.
What are the effects of Piplar Drop in children?
Piplar Drop is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Piplar Drop treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.
Can I take folic acid with Piplar Drop?
Piplar Drop causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Piplar Drop in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.
Can Piplar Drop cause withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, suddenly stopping Piplar Drop can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.
Are there any tests available which check the levels of Piplar Drop in the blood?
Yes, laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision, inform your doctor and get the levels checked.
For how long do I need to take Piplar Drop?
You should take Piplar Drop for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect, therefore, its long-term use is not recommended.
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