ANESTHAL 500MG INJ

Overview

ANESTHAL 500MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

ANESTHAL 500MG INJ is composed of: THIOPENTAL SODIUM (500.0 MG)

Thiopental is a barbiturate. Thiopental slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.Thiopental is used to help you relax before you receive general anesthesia with an inhaled medication.Thiopental Sodium is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.

Usage

THIOPENTAL SODIUM is generally used to treat: Benign Intracranial Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ANESTHAL 500MG INJ and its Constituents


  • You should not use thiopental if you have porphyria, liver or kidney disease, severe anemia, myasthenia gravis, asthma, a thyroid disorder, or Addison’s disease.
  • You should not use thiopental if you are allergic to it.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours after you leave the hospital or surgery center.
  • Thiopental can cause severe drowsiness or dizziness, which may last for several hours. You will need someone to drive you home after your surgery or procedure.
  • Do not drive yourself or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert for at least 24 hours.

Common Side-Effects

THIOPENTAL SODIUM : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Vertigo, Bronchospasm Cough, Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chills, Sneezing, Cough, Throat Tightness, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

THIOPENTAL SODIUM is categorized as: GENERAL ANESTHETICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ANESTHAL 500MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANESTHAL 500MG INJINR 32.42 for 5 ML INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG
THIOPENTAL 500MG INJINR 52.9 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG
THIOTAL 500MG INJINR 57.11 for 3 ML INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG
THIOZ 500MG INFUSIONINR 52.88 for 1 INFUSIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG
THIPEN 500MG INJINR 39.05 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANESTHAL 1GM INJINR 43.27 for 20 ML INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM
PENTONE 1GM INJINR 50 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM
PENTOTHAL 0.5GM INJINR 40 for 2 ML INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 0.5 GM
THIOPENTAL 1GM INJINR 72.9 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM
THIOPENTAL SODIUMTHIOPENTAL SODIUM
THIOSOL FORTE LTNINR 40.26 for 60 ML LOTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM
THIOZ 1000MG INJINR 72.11 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 1000.0 MG
THIPEN 1GM INJINR 51.58 for 1 INJECTIONTHIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM