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Thiopental 500mg Injection

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Thiopental 500mg Injection is a product of Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Composition: Thiopental Sodium (500mg)

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All Details About Thiopental 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Thiopental 500mg Injection

Description:

Thiopental 500mg Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.

Thiopental 500mg Injection is given as an injection in hospital settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to provide medical history and inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiovascular disease, asthma, or myasthenia gravis as special care is needed in administering this medicine to such patients.

Some common side effects of this medicine are skin rash or pain at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vertigo. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness after taking this medicine as it may result in serious effects. Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Thiopental

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Vertigo

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thiopental 500mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thiopental 500mg 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
Thiopental 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thiopental 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Thiopental 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thiopental 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Thiopental 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thiopental 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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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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