Methohexital Medication Information

Get detailed information on Methohexital, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Methohexital provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Methohexital

Pronunciation : meth-oh-HEX-ih-tahl

ICD Code : Y48.2 Therapeutic Classification : General Anesthetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Methohexital

International :

Brevital

Why is Methohexital Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a barbiturate anesthetic, prescribed for inducing anesthesia before surgery. It inhibits painful sensation by depressing brain activity.

When should Methohexital not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with blood disease porphyria or who are unable to receive anesthesia and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Methohexital?

Dosage is based on patient’s condition and response to this medication.

How should Methohexital be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection; people who are completely familiar with its quantitative differences from other barbiturate anesthetics should administer it.

What are the warnings and precautions for Methohexital?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of depression, severe liver or heart problems, lung disease, poor blood circulation, breathing problems, asthma, high or low blood pressure, heart disease, anemia, kidney problems, suicidal thoughts, epilepsy, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Patient may experience severe pain or discoloration of skin at injection site; if it so consult with your doctor.

• Monitor respiratory and heart function regularly during the treatment.

What are the side effects of Methohexital?

Heart- Circulatory depression, vein inflammation, low blood pressure, fast heart rate and epilepsy associated with cardio respiratory arrest.
Respiratory- Respiratory depression, asthma, hiccups and difficulty in breathing.
Central Nervous System- Twitching, injury to nerves adjacent to injection site, confusion, restlessness and anxiety may occur.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and abnormal liver function tests.
Allergic- Redness, itching and hives.
Other- Pain at injection site, salivation, headache and nose inflammation.