Name
- Methohexital.
Class of drug
- Barbiturate anesthetic ( ultra short-acting).
Uses
Indications
- An ultra short-acting barbiturate anesthetic
. - It is approximately twice as potent as thiopentone, and relatively non-cumulative after repeated injection.
- In 'sight hounds' it causes shorter recoveries compared with thiopentone.
Adverse reactions
Other reported reactions
- Transient apnea on induction.
- Insufficient dosage, too cautious administration or the withholding of pre-anesthetic medication may lead to clonic muscle spasms during the recovery period.
Treatment
Clonic muscle spasms
- Provide a quiet environment for recovery.
- Pre-medication and analgesia reduces the incidence of excitable recoveries.
