Hypnodate Injection

All Details About Hypnodate Injection

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

Description:

Hypnodate 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.

Hypnodate 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 Hypnodate

Headache
Chubbyigue
Weakness
Fever
Muscle pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hypnodate Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hypnodate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hypnodate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Breastfeeding can be resumed as soon as the mother has recovered sufficiently from general anesthesia to nurse.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hypnodate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hypnodate Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hypnodate Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Hypnodate Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hypnodate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

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

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

Is Hypnodate Injection used for conscious sedation?

Affirmative. Hypnodate Injection is used for conscious sedation.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

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

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