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Overview
PENTONE 1GM INJ is a Schedule H drug.PENTONE 1GM INJ is composed of: THIOPENTAL SODIUM (1.0 GM)
Thiopental is a barbiturate. Thiopental slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.Thiopental is used to help you relax before you receive general anesthesia with an inhaled medication.Thiopental Sodium is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.
Usage
THIOPENTAL SODIUM is generally used to treat: Benign Intracranial HypertensionFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for PENTONE 1GM INJ and its Constituents
- You should not use thiopental if you have porphyria, liver or kidney disease, severe anemia, myasthenia gravis, asthma, a thyroid disorder, or Addison’s disease.
- You should not use thiopental if you are allergic to it.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours after you leave the hospital or surgery center.
- Thiopental can cause severe drowsiness or dizziness, which may last for several hours. You will need someone to drive you home after your surgery or procedure.
- Do not drive yourself or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert for at least 24 hours.
Common Side-Effects
THIOPENTAL SODIUM : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Vertigo, Bronchospasm Cough, Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chills, Sneezing, Cough, Throat Tightness, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
THIOPENTAL SODIUM is categorized as: GENERAL ANESTHETICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for PENTONE 1GM INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ANESTHAL 1GM INJ | INR 43.27 for 20 ML INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM |
| PENTONE 1GM INJ | INR 50 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM |
| THIOPENTAL 1GM INJ | INR 72.9 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM |
| THIPEN 1GM INJ | INR 51.58 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 1.0 GM |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ANESTHAL 500MG INJ | INR 32.42 for 5 ML INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG |
| PENTOTHAL 0.5GM INJ | INR 40 for 2 ML INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 0.5 GM |
| THIOPENTAL 500MG INJ | INR 52.9 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG |
| THIOPENTAL SODIUM | THIOPENTAL SODIUM | |
| THIOSOL FORTE LTN | INR 40.26 for 60 ML LOTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM |
| THIOTAL 500MG INJ | INR 57.11 for 3 ML INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG |
| THIOZ 1000MG INJ | INR 72.11 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 1000.0 MG |
| THIOZ 500MG INFUSION | INR 52.88 for 1 INFUSION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG |
| THIPEN 500MG INJ | INR 39.05 for 1 INJECTION | THIOPENTAL SODIUM 500.0 MG |