Pentothal Injection
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Product introduction
Pentothal Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.
Pentothal 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.
Pentothal 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 of Pentothal Injection
Benefits of Pentothal Injection
In Anesthesia
Pentothal Injection is a general anesthetic agent. It works by causing loss of consciousness for a certain duration of time. This helps to carry out surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient. It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.
Side effects of Pentothal Injection
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 Pentothal
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
How to use Pentothal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Pentothal Injection works
Pentothal Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pentothal Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pentothal 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
Pentothal 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
Pentothal Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pentothal Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentothal Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pentothal Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pentothal Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Pentothal Injection is used to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
- It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
- It can cause severe drowsiness lasting for several hours. Do not drive or do anything that requires alertness for at least 24 hours.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, severe low blood pressure or a severe breathing disorder.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Barbiturate
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Anesthesia
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