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All Details About Etojol Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Etojol Injection

Description:

Etojol Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine is used in a hospital setting only.

Etojol Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. You may be monitored during the complete procedure to observe changes in vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, heartbeat and ventilation. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness and fever.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage and duration as advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from liver diseases. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers or patients of kidney diseases.

Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Uses:

General Anaesthesia

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Etojol

Headache
Chubbyigue
Weakness
Fever
Muscle pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Etojol Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Etojol Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Etojol Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Breastfeeding can be resumed as soon as the mother has recovered sufficiently from general anesthesia to nurse.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etojol Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Etojol Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Etojol Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Does Etojol Injection cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

Affirmative. Etojol Injection is known to cause hypotension, respiratory depression and adrenal suppression

Is Etojol Injection used for conscious sedation?

Affirmative. Etojol Injection is used for conscious sedation.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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