Etomid Injection
Etomidate
2mg/ml
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10 ml amp x 5's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 150.00 BDT |
Indications
Etomid Injection is used for:
Anaesthesia
Adult Dose
General Anesthesia Induction
0.3-0.6 mg/kg IVP over 30-60 sec
Child Dose
General Anesthesia Induction
<10 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>10 years: 0.3-0.6 mg/kg IVP over 30-60 sec
Renal Dose
Administration
IV Administration
Inject undiluted by direct IV injection over 30-60 sec; do not administer by prolonged IV infusion
Inject into large forearm vein
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Reduced or at risk of reduced adrenocortical function. Porphyria.
Precautions
Opioid analgesics or benzodiazepines may be given as premedications to reduce risk of convulsions. Not to be admin by prolonged infusion. Pre-existing epilepsy. Elderly and child <10 yrs. Pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Interactions
Antipsychotics, sedatives or opioids; calcium-channel blockers.
Side Effects
Side effects of Etomidate :
>10%
Transient injection site pain (30-80%), Skeletal muscle movements, mainly myoclonic (32%), Opsoclonus (20%), Adrenal suppression
1-10%
Hiccups
<1%
Apnea (duration: 5-90 seconds), Arrhythmias, Hyperventilation, HTN, Hypotension, Hypoventilation, Laryngospasm, Nausea/vomiting, Oxygen desaturation, Snoring (may be associated with partial upper airway obstruction)
Mode of Action
Etomidate is a carboxylated imidazole. It is a sedative and hypnotic agent used commonly for induction anaesthesia.
Note
Etomid 2mg/ml Injection generic name is Etomidate. Etomid 2mg/ml Injection is manufactured by Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Etomid is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Etomid Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.