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Thiopental
Thiopental.svg
Clinical data
Drug class

Sedative hypnotic

Uses

Induction of anesthesia

Dosage
Adult dosing
  • 3-5 mg/kg IV (Lean body weight)
Indication 
General anesthesia
Route 
  1. Russo H, Bressolle F. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of thiopental. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1998 Aug;35(2):95-134. doi: 10.2165/00003088-199835020-00002. PMID: 9739479.
Pharmacodynamics
Mechanism of action

GABAA agonism

Pharmacokinetics
Physical and chemical data
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Uses

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications

Precautions

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Mechanism of action

Adverse effects

Pharmacokinetics

Chemistry and formulation

History

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