- Indications of Thiopental
- How to use Tiopental
- Side Effects of Thiopental
- Contraindications for Thiopental
Thiopental is an anesthetic medicine that depresses the central nervous system promoting hypnosis and anesthesia, being widely used for general anesthesia of surgeries or to assist surgeries with local anesthesia, for example.
Tiopental is an injectable medicine that should only be used by health professionals in the hospital, and therefore it is not possible to buy it in the conventional pharmacy.
Indications of Thiopental
Tiopental is indicated for the induction of complete short-term anesthesia or to induce general anesthesia. In addition, it can also be used as an aid in regional anesthesia or seizure control.
How to use Tiopental
The method of use of Tiopental should be indicated by an anesthetist, as this medicine should only be used by health professionals in hospitals.
Side Effects of Thiopental
The main side effects of Tiopental include difficulty breathing, arrhythmia, drowsiness and sneezing.
Contraindications for Thiopental
Thiopental is contraindicated for patients with severe cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure or hypersensitivity to barbiturates.
