Thiopental is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Thiopental have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Thiopental depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Thiopental also has some side effects, the most common being Drowsiness, Skin Rash, Difficulty breathing. Normally, these side effects of Thiopental are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Thiopental's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Thiopental has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Thiopental related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Thiopental have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Thiopental may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Thiopental is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.