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Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion

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Product introduction

Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion 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.

Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion 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 of Etomidate Lipuro Infusion

Benefits of Etomidate Lipuro Infusion

In General Anaesthesia

Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Side effects of Etomidate Lipuro Infusion

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

Common side effects of Etomidate Lipuro

  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Fever
  • Muscle pain

How to use Etomidate Lipuro Infusion

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

How Etomidate Lipuro Infusion works

Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion 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
Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion 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
Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
  • Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
  • It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Imidazole derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General anaesthetic agents

Patient concerns

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After knee auger pry her voice becomes course
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Was he given general anaesthesia. It can be due to injury of the et tube
We got result after laproscopy, here are the results- Under general anaesthesia,diagnostic laparoscopy done using single port,cervix could not be dilated more than 8MD with difficulty all other internal organs are normal Please suggest how can naturally with home remedies can over come this to open cervix by itself or any other ways to get pregnent please help.
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Don't worry about the cervix at all. The sperms can travel up the cervix even if it's few mm open. If you are having polycystic ovaries then check whether the egg is forming in each cycle or not.
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FAQs

Does Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

Yes. Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is known to cause hypotension, respiratory depression and adrenal suppression

Is Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion used for conscious sedation?

Yes. Etomidate Lipuro 20mg Infusion is used for conscious sedation.

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References

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Name: B Braun Medical Pvt Ltd
Address: Boomerang, A601, 6th Floor, Main Chandivali Farm Road, Near Chandivali Studio, Andheri (East), 400072 Mumbai, India
Country of origin: India

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