Etomidate

Information about Etomidate

Etomidate uses

Etomidate is used for general Anaesthesia.

How etomidate works

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.

Common side effects of etomidate

Headache, Fatigue, Weakness, Fever, Muscle pain

Available Medicine for Etomidate

Troymidate
₹467
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Etomidate Lipuro
₹565
B Braun Medical Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Hypnodate
₹544
Neon Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Celodate
₹520
Celon Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Etomidate

Etomidate is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Etomidate affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions for Etomidate

Etomidate

Q. Does Etomidate cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

Yes. Etomidate is known to cause hypotension, respiratory depression and adrenal suppression

Q. Is Etomidate used for conscious sedation?

Yes. Etomidate is used for conscious sedation.