Thiopental

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Contributors Dr John Dodam DVM MS PhD DipACVA
Synonyms Thiopentone

Name

  • Thiopental.

Class of drug

  • Barbiturate anesthetic.

Uses

Action

  • Ultra-short acting thiobarbiturate.

Indications

  • A barbiturate anesthetic used for induction of anesthesia Anesthetic induction: overview.

Adverse reactions

Other reported reactions

  • Respiratory depression.
  • Cardiac arrhythmias (tachycardia, bigeminy).

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