ETOMIDATE

Etomidate, a carboxylated imidazole, is a sedative and hypnotic drug utilized for general anesthesia. It enhances the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, by interacting with the GABA receptor complex.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Etomidate is used in the following conditions:

Induction of anesthesia

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Etomidate in people with the following conditions:

Sepsis
Intraarterial administration
Hypertension
Hypovolemia
Renal impairment
Obstetric delivery
Pregnancy
Breast-feeding

Side Effects

Etomidate may have the following side effects:

Myoclonus
Pain on injectionsite
Hyperventilation
Hypoventilation
Apnea
Hypertension
Hypotension
Postoperative nausea
Convulsions
Cardiac arrhythmias
Laryngospasm

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient with cortico-adrenal insufficiency
Pre-existing epilepsy
Hepatic cirrhosis
Renal impairment
Elderly
Children
Pregnancy
Lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Etomidate may interact with the following medicines:

Increased hypnotic effect when used withneuroleptic drugs
Opioids
Sedatives
May enhance the effect of hypotensive drugs

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Hypotension
Respiratorydepression which may lead to arrest
Disorientation
Delayed awakening

Available Brand:

Amidate