Thiopental Panpharma
Thiopental Panpharma is a fast-acting thiopental sodium medicine given into a vein to start general anesthesia, induce hypnosis during anesthesia, treat seizures, and lower high pressure inside the skull.
Form
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Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Thiopental sodium
Manufacturer
PANPHARMA
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your age, gender, weight, and general health.
Method
This medicine is given directly into a vein (intravenously).
Important
Your healthcare team will carefully manage your dosage to avoid giving too much.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Heart rhythm problems or heart problems
- •Low blood pressure
- •Drowsiness or delayed awakening from anesthesia
- •Breathing difficulties, fast breathing, difficulty swallowing, coughing, snoring, or sneezing
- •Chills
- •Changes in blood potassium levels (high or low)
- •Loss of appetite
- •General unwell feeling, weakness, or tiredness
- •Headache or dizziness
- •Skin reactions like rash, itching, or hives (mild)
- •Vomiting
- •Confusion, memory loss, or tremors after surgery
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, severe breathing problems, very low blood pressure, or widespread hives.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to thiopental, barbiturates, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe breathing problems, like a blocked airway or a severe asthma attack.
- Inform your doctor if you have muscular dystrophy, severe shock, or a rare blood disease called porphyria.
- Your doctor may need to adjust your dose if you have high pressure in your head, heart or blood pressure problems, severe bleeding, liver or kidney issues, or other serious health conditions.
- Do not drive or operate machinery for 24-36 hours after receiving this medicine, as it can make you dizzy and confused.
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- This medicine should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, and breastfeeding should be stopped for at least 12 hours after use.