Ithiofast Injection

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 05 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Ithiofast Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.

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General Information

Contains

Thiopental Sodium (1gm)

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6ipain Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Ithiofast Injection

Anesthesia

Benefits of Ithiofast Injection

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.

Side effects of Ithiofast Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ithiofast

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Drowsiness
Skin rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Vertigo

How to use Ithiofast Injection

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

How Ithiofast Injection works

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

Quick tips

Ithiofast Injection is used to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
It can cause severe drowsiness lasting for several hours. Do not drive or do anything that requires alertness for at least 24 hours.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, severe low blood pressure or a severe breathing disorder.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Barbiturate

References

Patient concerns

What brand of drug should give to patient for local anaesthetic effect

Dr. Rohan Bhatt

Dental Surgery

Its depend on dentist wht brand he is using for anesthesia

SUFFERRING WITH FROZEN LEFT HAND SHOULDER, DOING PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES SINCE ONE MONTH NEGLIGIBLE IMPROVEMENT , ORTHOPAEDICS DOCTOR , STRETCHING THE HAND WITH FULL ANESTHESIA, IS IT POSSIBLE WITH LOCAL ANESTHESIA OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO RECOVER

Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha

Orthopaedics

Adv. Inj. Depomedrol locally, with local anaesthesia locally by a Orthopaedic surgeon, Active Physiotherapy, Tab Nucoxia MR 1 BD after meals, Cap Pantop DSR 1 daily before breakfast.

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