Thiopental

Thiopental

Clinical data
Drug class	Sedative hypnotic
Uses	Induction of anesthesia
Dosage
Thiopental Adult dosing 3-5 mg/kg IV (Lean body weight) More information about this dose Weight kglbg Height cmminft Age yrmowk SexFM Indication  Indication: General anesthesia Route  Route: IntravenousRectalOral 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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