Etomidate

Etomidate is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Etomidate causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. You may be monitored during the complete procedure to observe changes in vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, heartbeat and ventilation.

• General Anaesthesia: Used for induction of anaesthesia in surgical procedures.

General Anesthetic

Sedative/Hypnotic (Anesthetic)

Etomidate is a carboxylated imidazole. It is a sedative and hypnotic agent used commonly for induction anaesthesia.

Etomidate is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Adult Dose (IV):

• General Anesthesia Induction: 0.3-0.6 mg/kg IVP over 30-60 sec.

Child Dose (>=10 years):

• General Anesthesia Induction: 0.3-0.6 mg/kg IVP over 30-60 sec.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

If you miss a dose of Etomidate, please consult your doctor.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Fever
• Muscle pain

Precautions:

• Etomidate may affect your ability to drive; may cause sleepiness and impair ability to think or react.
• Used only in a hospital setting.
• Inform doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from liver disease.
• Safe to use in kidney disease.
• Safe for breastfeeding mothers (breastfeeding can be resumed after recovery from anesthesia).

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity
• Reduced or at risk of reduced adrenocortical function
• Porphyria

Drug Interactions:

• Antipsychotics, sedatives or opioids: May interact.
• Calcium-channel blockers: May interact.

Food Interactions: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etomidate. Consult your doctor.

Use in Pregnancy: Etomidate may be unsafe; animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.

Use in Lactation: Etomidate is probably safe; breastfeeding can be resumed after recovery from anesthesia.

Pediatric Use: Dose for children >=10 years provided above.

Geriatric Use: No specific dosage adjustment is necessary for elderly patients.

Renal Impairment: Safe to use; no dose adjustment needed.

Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution; dose adjustment may be needed.

Overdose: Overdose may cause excessive sedation, respiratory depression; symptomatic treatment.

Storage: Store as per manufacturer's instructions.

Etomidate