Thiosol 500mg Injection

Thiosol 500mg Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure. Thiosol 500mg Injection 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.

• Anesthesia

Thiosol 500mg Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.

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

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Vertigo

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thiosol 500mg Injection.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Thiosol 500mg 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thiosol 500mg Injection 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.

DrivingUNSAFE

Thiosol 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Thiosol 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thiosol 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Thiosol 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thiosol 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

Barbiturate