Troymidate Injection

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Troymidate Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine is used in a hospital setting only.

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General Information

Contains

Etomidate (20mg/10ml)

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Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Troymidate Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. You may be monitored during the complete procedure to observe changes in vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, heartbeat and ventilation. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness and fever.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage and duration as advised by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from liver diseases. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers or patients of kidney diseases.

Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Uses of Troymidate Injection

General Anaesthesia

Benefits of Troymidate Injection

General Anaesthesia
Troymidate Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Side effects of Troymidate 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 Troymidate

Headache
Fatigue
Weakness
Fever
Muscle pain

How to use Troymidate Injection

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

How Troymidate Injection works

Troymidate Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Quick tips

Troymidate Injection 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 Troymidate Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Troymidate Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Troymidate 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

Troymidate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Breastfeeding can be resumed as soon as the mother has recovered sufficiently from general anesthesia to nurse.

Driving

UNSAFE

Troymidate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Troymidate Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Troymidate Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Troymidate Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Troymidate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Does Troymidate Injection cause hypotension/ respiratory depression/ adrenal suppression?

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

Is Troymidate Injection used for conscious sedation?

Yes. Troymidate Injection is used for conscious sedation.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

General anaesthetic agents

References

Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 538.
White PF, Trevor AJ. General Anesthetics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 437.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 519-20.
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User feedback

What are you using Troymidate Injection for?

General Anaesthesia

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How much was the improvement?

Poor

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Patient concerns

After knee auger pry her voice becomes course

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Was he given general anaesthesia. It can be due to injury of the et tube

Baby of 5 months 7 days need to be circumcised as a part of religious practice.Wanted to know is it the right time for him and do local anaesthesia is used in procedure? What is the recovery time of this procedure and how much does this procedure cost?

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Ny time u can get it done ideally general anaesthesia should be used recovery time is approx 1 week to 10 days cost depends on hospital u choose

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