Thiopental is an anesthetic remedy that depresses the central nervous system by promoting hypnosis and anesthesia, being widely used for general anesthesia in surgeries or to assist surgeries with local anesthesia, for example.
Thiopental is an injectable drug that should only be used by healthcare professionals in the hospital, so it is not possible to purchase it from conventional pharmacies.
- Thiopental is indicated for the induction of a complete short-term anesthesia or for the induction of general anesthesia.
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- It can also be used to aid in regional anesthesia or crisis control.
The use of Thiopental should be indicated by an anaesthetist, as this medicine should only be used by health professionals in hospitals.
The main side effects of Thiopental include shortness of breath, arrhythmia, drowsiness and sneezing.
Thiopental is contraindicated in patients with severe cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure or hypersensitivity to barbiturates.