Tiopental is an anesthetic remedy that depresses the central nervous system promoting hypnosis and anesthesia, being very used for general anesthesia of surgeries or to assist surgeries with local anesthesia, for example.
Tiopental is an injectable medicine that should only be used by healthcare professionals in the hospital, so it is not possible to buy it at the conventional pharmacy.
Indications of Thiopental
Tiopental is indicated for the induction of complete anesthesia of short duration or to induce general anesthesia. In addition, it can also be used as an aid in regional anesthesia or seizure control.
How to use Tiopental
The use of Tiopental should be indicated by an anesthetist, as this medicine should only be used by healthcare professionals in hospitals.
Side Effects of Thiopental
The main side effects of Tiopental include difficulty breathing, arrhythmia, drowsiness and sneezing.
Contraindications of Thiopental
Tiopental is contraindicated in patients with severe cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure or with barbiturate hypersensitivity.
