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Etomidate is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Etomidate have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Etomidate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Etomidate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etomidate is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Etomidate safe for pregnant women?
Etomidate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Etomidate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Etomidate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Etomidate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Etomidate on the Kidneys?
Using Etomidate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Etomidate on the Liver?
Etomidate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Etomidate on the Heart?
Etomidate has very mild side effects on the heart.
Etomidate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etomidate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etomidate habit forming or addictive?
Etomidate can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Etomidate can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Etomidate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etomidate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Etomidate
Taking Etomidate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etomidate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etomidate with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amidate™ (etomidate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382,383