Thipen 500mg Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
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Medicine Overview of Thipen Injection
Side effects of Thipen Injection
Common
Drowsiness, Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Vertigo.
How to use Thipen Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Thipen Injection works
Thipen 500mg injection causes a reversible loss of consciousness allowing surgery to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
In Depth Information on Thipen Injection
Expert advice for Thipen Injection
- Take special care if you have heart disease, circulatory problems, anemia, increased pressure in brain, muscle weakness or degeneration, thyroid problems, asthma, burns, shock.
- Do not drive or operate machinery especially during the first 24 to 36 hours after the injection as thiopental cause drowsiness and disorientation.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking thiopental as it may lead to serious side effects.
- Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as thiopental may decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pills.
- Use thiopental with caution if you are an elderly patient, as you may be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness, depression, or confusion.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for Thipen 500mg Injection
Alcohol
CAUTION
Thipen 500mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Thipen 500mg 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....
+moreAnimal 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.
Lactation
SAFE
Thipen 500mg Injection is safe to use during lactation.
Hum
+morean studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
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Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney
CAUTION
Thipen 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patien
+morets with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thipen 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
CAUTION
Thipen 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patien
+morets with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thipen 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Betaone XL 25mg Tablet, Betaone 50mg Tablet XL, Supermet 12.5mg Tablet XL, Tamepro 25mg Tablet
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Thipen 500mg Injection
Frequently asked questions for Thiopental Sodium
Q. How does sodium thiopental work as a truth serum?
Sodium thiopental alters certain functions in the brain to make the person incapable of lying and he/she may speak only the truth.
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