Manufacturer: Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Salt Composition : Thiopental Sodium(500mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Thiopental 500 mg Injection is an anesthetic used for inducing and maintaining unconsciousness or sleep during surgical procedures. It is also used to reduce intracranial pressure in neurosurgical patients and as an adjunct for the control of fits during or following inhalation anesthesia or local anesthetics. It should only be administered by a trained healthcare professional.
This medicine works by altering the action of certain natural substances, which in turn induces unconsciousness and sedation.
In anaesthesiology the pharmacokinetics of thiopental are described as linear; when doses and duration of treatment increase, nonlinear pharmacokinetics occur because of the saturation and/or the induction of the metabolism.
Major & minor side effects for Thiopental 500 mg Injection
Weak/shallow breathing
Slow heartbeat
Chills or shivering
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Drowsiness
Cough
Sneezing
Low blood pressure
Thiopental should be used with caution in cases of liver disease, Addison's disease, myxedema, severe heart disease, severe hypotension, a severe breathing disorder, or a family history of porphyria. Co-administration of pentoxifylline and thiopental causes death by acute pulmonary edema in rats.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
(Thiopental Sodium for Injection, USP) is indicated (1) as the sole anesthetic agent for brief (15 minute) procedures, (2) for induction of anesthesia prior to administration of other anesthetic agents, (3) to supplement regional anesthesia, (4) to provide hypnosis during balanced anesthesia with other agents .
The risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Thiopental is combined with Acetazolamide. The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Acetophenazine is combined with Thiopental. The metabolism of Thiopental can be increased when combined with Acetylsalicylic acid.
Store below 30°C
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional before and during a surgical procedure in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine
Anesthesia
This medicine is used to induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Seizures
This medicine is used as an adjunct for the control of fits or convulsive episodes during or following inhalation anesthesia or local anesthetics.
Coma induction
This medicine is used to reduce intraoperative rises of intracranial pressure in neurosurgical patients if adequate ventilation is given
