Ithiofast Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Ithiofast Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.
Ithiofast Injection is given as an injection in hospital settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to provide medical history and inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiovascular disease, asthma, or myasthenia gravis as special care is needed in administering this medicine to such patients.
Some common side effects of this medicine are skin rash or pain at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vertigo. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness after taking this medicine as it may result in serious effects. Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Ithiofast Injection is given as an injection in hospital settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to provide medical history and inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiovascular disease, asthma, or myasthenia gravis as special care is needed in administering this medicine to such patients.
Some common side effects of this medicine are skin rash or pain at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vertigo. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness after taking this medicine as it may result in serious effects. Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Uses of Ithiofast Injection
Side effects of Ithiofast 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 Ithiofast
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
How to use Ithiofast Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ithiofast Injection works
Ithiofast Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ithiofast Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ithiofast Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ithiofast Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ithiofast Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ithiofast Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ithiofast Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ithiofast Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ithiofast Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Ithiofast Injection is used to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
- It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
- It can cause severe drowsiness lasting for several hours. Do not drive or do anything that requires alertness for at least 24 hours.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, severe low blood pressure or a severe breathing disorder.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Barbiturates
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ithiofast with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Thiopental Sodium with Domperidone.
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concurrent use may cause disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Do not consume Thiopental Sodium with Mizolastine.
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- Drugs.com. Thiopental Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: 6ipain Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 49 KHASRA NO 53/2/1 HASANPUR VILLAGE I.P.EXTN DELHI East Delhi DL 110092 IN
Country of origin: India
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