Pentothal Side Effects
Generic name: thiopental
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 30, 2022.
Note: This document contains side effect information about thiopental. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Pentothal.
Applies to thiopental: intravenous powder for injection, rectal suspension.
Hypersensitivity
Rare (less than 0.1%): Anaphylactoid reactions (e.g., urticaria, bronchospasm, fall in blood pressure, angioedema)
Frequency not reported: Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock[Ref]
Local
Common (1% to 10%): Pain at the administration site[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Involuntary movements, muscle tremor[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, anorexia[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Unpleasant dream, euphoria, dysphoria[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Respiratory depression, bronchospasm, laryngospasm, coughing, snoring, sneezing[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Shivering
Frequency not reported: Malaise, fatigue[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Somnolence, delayed wakening
Frequency not reported: Headache, confusion, dizziness, amnesia[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Renal failure, polyuria (when high doses are used)[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Heart arrhythmia, myocardia depression, hypotension, thrombosis, phlebitis
Frequency not reported: Tachycardia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Skin reactions[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting[Ref]
More about Pentothal (thiopental)
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References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
Further information
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