Phenobarbital injection
Indication
injection 200mg / ml
Third line for patients who fail to respond to combined use of midazolam and anti psychotic (usually levomepromazine) for refractory agitation at the end of life.
Palliative Use Only
Amber level 0
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
Palliative Use Only:
Yes
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
Use on specialist advice only.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Amber level 0
Reason for decision:
Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist
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