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Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Thiopental
- Manufactured by : Abbott
- Drug Strength : 500 mg
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 25 Amp
- Product SKU : pg_18090_25031
Pentothal Sodium Injection contains Thiopental | belongs to General anaesthetic
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How it works
Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp works by altering the action of certain natural substances, which in turn induces unconsciousness and sedation.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp
- Weak/shallow breathing
- Slow heartbeat
- Chills or shivering
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Drowsiness
- Cough
- Sneezing
- Low blood pressure
Uses of Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp
What is it prescribed for?
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Anesthesia
This medicine is used to induce and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures.
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Seizures
This medicine is used as an adjunct for the control of fits or convulsive episodes during or following inhalation anesthesia or local anesthetics.
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Coma induction
This medicine is used to reduce intraoperative rises of intracranial pressure in neurosurgical patients if adequate ventilation is given.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the individuals.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary based on the individuals.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Alcohol should not be consumed prior to or after receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe side effects such as respiratory depression, low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.
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Is it habit forming?
Has a potential for abuse. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
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Usage in pregnancy?
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.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
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.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
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Respiratory depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with respiratory depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
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Porphyria
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with porphyria due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
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Myasthenia gravis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
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Severe anemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe anemia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
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.
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Breast-feeding
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.
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Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Thyroid disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with thyroid diseases due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Hypovolemia
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a low level of fluids in the body due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery immediately after treatment with this medicine.
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Hypotension
Patients undergoing anesthesia with this medicine should be monitored closely for early signs of severe hypotension (low blood pressure) and/or cardiac depression. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
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.
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Overdose
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.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Selegiline severe
- Isocarboxazid moderate
- Dicumarol severe
- Phenelzine severe
- Amlodipine moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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severe
This medicine should not be used in patients with Addison disease or any adrenal gland disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
General Instructions
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
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Causes sleepiness
References
- drugbank - Thiopental [Internet]. Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00599 [cited 1/5/2021]. 2021
How to use Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp
Administered by slow IV infusion only. For intermittent IV administration, the continuous used range between 2% and 5% in SWFI, dextrose 5%, NaCl 0.9%, with 2% or 2.5% being the most common. By continuous IV drip, concentrations of 0.2% or 0.4% in dextrose 5%, NaCl 0.9%, or a pH 7.4 combined electrolyte solution are used. Do not use SWFI to prepare thiopental sodium solutions less than 2% because such solutions would be very hypotonic and would cause haemolysis.
Stability: Reconstitute in SWFI or NaCl 0.9%, store under refrigerator and tightly sealed for 7 days. Store at room temperature for 3 days.
what are the adverse effects of Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp?
Hypotension, arrhythmias, myocardial depression, laryngeal spasm, cough, headache, sneezing, hypersensitivity reactions, rash.
What happens if I miss a dose of Pentothal Sodium Injection 500 mg 25 Amp?
Induction of general anaesthesia: By slow IV injection usually as a 2.5% (25 mg/mL) solution. Adults: over 18 yr, fit and pre-medicated, initially 100- 150 mg (reduced in elderly or debilitated) over 10-15 sec (longer in elderly or debilitated), followed by further quantity if necessary according to response after 30-60 sec; or up to 4 mg/kg (max 500 mg). Children: 1 mth-18 yr, initially up to 4 mg/kg then 1 mg/kg repeated as necessary (max total dose 7 mg/kg).
Raised intracranial pressure: By slow IV injection, 1.5-3 mg/kg, repeated as required.
Status epilepticus: (only if other measures fail), By slow IV injection as a 2.5% (25 mg/mL) solution. Adults: Over 18 yr, 75-125 mg as a single dose. Children: 1 mth-18 yr, initially up to 4 mg/kg by slow IV injection, then up to 8 mg/kg/hr by continuous IV infusion, adjusted according to response.
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