Etomidate Drug Information PDF
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This document provides information about the drug etomidate, including its mechanisms of action, indications, dosage, and adverse reactions. It's likely intended for healthcare professionals.
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GENERIC NAME etomidate TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME Amidate® CLASSES Anesthesia induction agent Hypnotic Sedative STANDARD SUPPLIES Prefilled syringe Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION Produces depression of the central nervous system Produces anesthesia INDICATION Procedural sedation for rapid sequence...
GENERIC NAME etomidate TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME Amidate® CLASSES Anesthesia induction agent Hypnotic Sedative STANDARD SUPPLIES Prefilled syringe Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION Produces depression of the central nervous system Produces anesthesia INDICATION Procedural sedation for rapid sequence intubation CONTRAINDICATION Known hypersensitivity to the drug ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS Respiratory depression Respiratory arrest Laryngospasm Hypotension Hypertension Tachycardia Bradycardia Involuntary muscle movement Nausea Vomiting ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION IV IO ONSET OF ACTION 10 to 20 seconds ETOMIDATE 1 ADULT DOSAGES 0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg (usually 20 mg) over 30 to 60 seconds PEDIATRIC DOSAGES Older than 10 years: 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg over 30 to 60 seconds Maximum dosage 20 mg SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Peak effects of the drug is less than 1 minute Duration of the drug is 3 to 5 minutes ETOMIDATE 2
