Thiopental Sodium
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Thiopental sodium uses
Thiopental Sodium is used in anesthesia.
How thiopental sodium works
Thiopental Sodium is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.
Common side effects of thiopental sodium
Drowsiness, Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Vertigo
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16 Oct 2019 | 01:31 PM (IST)
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Expert advice for Thiopental Sodium
- 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.
Frequently asked questions for Thiopental Sodium
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.