Pentothal TM
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Active ingredients: thiopental
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PENTOTHAL thiopental sodium 500 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 08 DEC 1993 : Pentothal may be used : 1. as the sole anaesthetic agent for brief surgical procedures; 2. for the induction of anaesthesia prior to the administration of other anaesthetic agents; 3. for the short-term control of condvulsive states; 4. to supplement regional anaesthesia or low potency agents such as nitrous oxide.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or yellow powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 0.5g X 25 pack
- 0.5g X 50 pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
