Etojol Injection

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Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:32 PM (IST)

Etojol Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine is used in a hospital setting only.

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General Information

Contains

Etomidate (2mg/ml)

Marketer

Le Jolly Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Storage

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Product introduction

Etojol Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. You may be monitored during the complete procedure to observe changes in vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, heartbeat and ventilation. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness and fever.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage and duration as advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from liver diseases. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers or patients of kidney diseases.

Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Uses of Etojol Injection

General Anaesthesia

Benefits of Etojol Injection

General Anaesthesia
Etojol Injection is used as a general anaesthesia to quickly induce unconsciousness before surgery or medical procedures. It acts fast, offers stable sedation, and is especially helpful in patients with heart conditions due to its minimal effects on blood pressure.

Side effects of Etojol Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Etojol

Headache
Fatigue
Weakness
Fever
Muscle pain

How to use Etojol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Etojol Injection works

Etojol Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Quick tips

Etojol Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Etojol Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Etojol Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Etojol Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Etojol Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Breastfeeding can be resumed as soon as the mother has recovered sufficiently from general anesthesia to nurse.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etojol Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Etojol Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Etojol Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Etojol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Ramipril (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Moderate

Quinapril (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Moderate

Alfuzosin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may discontinue Alfuzosin 24 hours before the surgery. Etomidate may increase the rate of release of Alfuzosin in the blood.

Moderate

Benazepril (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Moderate

Candesartan (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Does Etojol Injection cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

Yes. Etojol Injection is known to cause hypotension, respiratory depression and adrenal suppression

Is Etojol Injection used for conscious sedation?

Yes. Etojol Injection is used for conscious sedation.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carbonylimidazoles

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

General Anesthetics

References

Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 538.
White PF, Trevor AJ. General Anesthetics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 437.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 519-20.
ScienceDirect. Etomidate. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Etomidate. West Drayton, Middlesex: Piramal Critical Care Ltd.; 1978 [revised Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Address: H-163, Malviya Nagar Industrial Area, Jaipur, Rajasthan

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Etojol Injection

Benefits of Etojol Injection

Side effects of Etojol Injection

How to use Etojol Injection

How Etojol Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ramipril (Oral Route)

Quinapril (Oral Route)

Alfuzosin (Oral Route)

Benazepril (Oral Route)

Candesartan (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Etojol Injection cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

Is Etojol Injection used for conscious sedation?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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