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Thioz 1gm Injection


Product introduction

Thioz 1gm Injection is used for producing general anesthesia. It may also be used to reduce intracranial pressure.

Thioz 1gm 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.

Uses of Thioz Injection

Benefits of Thioz Injection

In Anesthesia

Thioz 1gm Injection 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.

Side effects of Thioz Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Thioz

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

How to use Thioz Injection

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

How Thioz Injection works

Thioz 1gm Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness to allow surgery without pain and distress.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thioz 1gm Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thioz 1gm 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thioz 1gm 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thioz 1gm Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Thioz 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thioz 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Thioz 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thioz 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Thioz 1gm Injection is used to facilitate surgery without pain and distress.
  • 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.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, severe low blood pressure or a severe breathing disorder.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Ultrashort-Acting Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Barbiturate

Patient concerns

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What brand of drug should give to patient for local anaesthetic effect
Dr. Rohan Bhatt
Dental Surgery
Its depend on dentist wht brand he is using for anesthesia
SUFFERRING WITH FROZEN LEFT HAND SHOULDER, DOING PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES SINCE ONE MONTH NEGLIGIBLE IMPROVEMENT , ORTHOPAEDICS DOCTOR , STRETCHING THE HAND WITH FULL ANESTHESIA, IS IT POSSIBLE WITH LOCAL ANESTHESIA OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO RECOVER
Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Orthopaedics
Adv. Inj. Depomedrol locally, with local anaesthesia locally by a Orthopaedic surgeon, Active Physiotherapy, Tab Nucoxia MR 1 BD after meals, Cap Pantop DSR 1 daily before breakfast.
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References

  1. Thiopental sodium. Galashiels: Kyowa Kirin Ltd.; 1999 [revised Oct. 2017]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Thiopental Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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