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Pentothal
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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
Pentothal Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Pentothal (Thiopental Sodium for Injection, USP) is used to help patients relax before receiving general anesthesia with an inhaled medication. It is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. The brand name drug Pentothal is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available. Common side effects include coughing, sneezing, or hiccups.
Thiopental is administered intravenously (IV) and the patient is monitored. Dose is adjusted according to the patient's age, sex, and weight. Thiopental may interact with blood pressure medications, diuretics (water pills), probenecid, diazoxide, zimelidine, opioid analgesics, aminophylline, or midazolam. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Thiopental should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed. It may be harmful to a fetus. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Thiopental may be habit-forming.
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Pentothal Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Pentothal
Pentothal (Thiopental Sodium for Injection, USP) is indicated (1) as the sole anesthetic agent for brief (15 minute) procedures, (2) for induction of anesthesia prior to administration of other anesthetic agents, (3) to supplement regional anesthesia, (4) to provide hypnosis during balanced anesthesia with other agents for analgesia or muscle relaxation, (5) for the control of convulsive states during or following inhalation anesthesia, local anesthesia, or other causes, (6) in neurosurgical patients with increased intracranial pressure, if adequate ventilation is ...
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Pentothal Patient Information: Side Effects
You will remain under constant supervision during treatment with thiopental. Your caregivers will watch for any serious side effects.
Tell your caregivers at once if you feel severe pain while receiving this medication.
Less serious side effects may include:
- coughing;
- sneezing; or
- hiccups.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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