Thiopental Sodium (Omegapharm) TM
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Active ingredients: thiopental
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OMEGAPHARM THIOPENTAL SODIUM 470 mg thiopental sodium 470 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As the sole anaesthetic agent for brief surgical procedures., Induction of anaesthesia prior to the administration of other anaesthetic agents., Short-term control of convulsive states., Supplement to regional anaesthesia or low potency agents such as nitrous oxide.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- Yellowish, white powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- See Product information for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 10 vials pack
- 100 vials pack
- 25 vials pack
- 50 vials pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
