Etomidate

Etomidate is a hypnotic agent used for bringing on general anesthesia, and is also used in combination with other medicines to act as an anesthetic for surgeries.

Certain medical conditions may interfere with Etomidate. Before administering Etomidate, doctors need to know if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding; has a history of taking certain supplements, dietary or otherwise, and also if the patient has allergies to certain food substances or medicines.

Etomidate is given in injection form. It is generally known to cause drowsiness that can last up to 24 hours. During this time period, the patient should not operate any heavy machinery, or drive. Drinking alcohol for up to 24 hours after administration of Etomidate is also forbidden. People with high blood pressure need to be careful with Etomidate, as it can have adverse effects on the heart.

Common side effects of Etomidate include slight pain in the area where the injection has been administered, drowsiness, hiccups, coughing, nausea, vomiting, and temporary muscle twitches and irritation.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Rash

• Vomiting

• Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements

• Apnea (Absence Of Breathing)

• Hyperventilation

• Thrombophlebitis

• Stridor

• Myoclonus

• Decreased Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Troymidate 20mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients do not drive or use machines for at least 24 hours after administration of Hypnomidate.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Etomidate as ingredient

• Troymidate 20Mg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Paranir 650Mg Tablet

  Nirlife Healthcare

• Paranir Drop

  Nirlife Healthcare

• Paranir Syrup

  Nirlife Healthcare

• Etomidate Lipuro Infusion

  B Braun Medical pvt. Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

This medication falls under the category of an anaesthetic and used for inducing unconsciousness and conscious sedation for a shorter period of time without affecting the central nervous system. It is also used for speech lateralization prior to lobectomies and also to control hypercortisolism. It works by binding to GABA receptors thereby behaving as an allosteric agonist.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.