Thiopental
- Generic Name
- Thiopental
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C11H18N2O2S
- CAS Number
- 76-75-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- JI8Z5M7NA3
- Background
A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not produce any excitation but has poor an...
- Indication
For use as the sole anesthetic agent for brief (15 minute) procedures, for induction of anesthesia prior to administration of other anesthetic agents, to supplement regional anesthesia, to provide hypnosis during balanced anesthesia with other agents for analgesia or muscle relaxation, for the control of convulsive states during or following inhalation anest...
- Associated Conditions
- Seizures
- Associated Therapies
- -
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