Intraval Sodium Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Rhone-Poulenc India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Thiopental Sodium (1000mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming	Yes
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Barbiturate
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	531

FAQ

Intraval Sodium Injection Reviews

Intraval Sodium is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.

Intraval Sodium 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.

How Intraval Sodium Injection Works

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

How to Use Intraval Sodium Injection

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

Benefits of Intraval Sodium Injection

In Anesthesia: Intraval Sodium 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.

Uses of Intraval Sodium Injection

Anesthesia

Intraval Sodium Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

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

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Intraval Sodium 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

Intraval Sodium may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Intraval Sodium should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Intraval Sodium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Intraval Sodium.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Intraval Sodium 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.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Intraval Sodium is used to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, severe low blood pressure or a severe breathing disorder.
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.