Thiopental Sodium
Indications
- Status epilepticus (only if other measures fail)
- Induction of anaesthesia
- Anaesthesia of short duration
- Reduction of raised intracranial pressure if ventilation controlled
Drug Interactions
21 drug interactions identified for Thiopental Sodium. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
sodium Acute circulatory failure (shock); avoid intra-arterial injection; cardiovascular disease; elderly; hypovolaemia; reconstituted solution is highly alkaline (extravasation causes tissue necrosis...
Side Effects
sodium Common or very common Arrhythmia; myocardial contractility decreased Frequency not known Appetite decreased; circulatory collapse; cough; electrolyte imbalance; extravasation necrosis; hypotens...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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