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Medicine Details

Ithiofast Injection

Manufacturer: 6ipain Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Thiopental Sodium (1gm)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Anesthesia Ithiofast Injection is a general anesthetic agent. It works by causing loss of consciousness for a certain duration of time. This helps to carry out surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient. It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.

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

Description: Ithiofast Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure. Ithiofast Injection is given as an injection in hospital settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to provide medical history and inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiovascular disease, asthma, or myasthenia gravis as special care is needed in administering this medicine to such patients. Some common side effects of this medicine are skin rash or pain at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vertigo. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness after taking this medicine as it may result in serious effects. Ensure that you practice additional pregnancy control methods as this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.

How to Use: Ithiofast Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ithiofast Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ithiofast Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ithiofast Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Ithiofast Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Ithiofast Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ithiofast Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Ithiofast Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ithiofast Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Packaging: vial of 1 Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Anesthesia

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION