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

Pentone 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of epilepsy, reduce pressure in the brain (intracranial pressure), andalso to make one sleepy for major surgeries

Uses of Pentone Injection

Anesthesia

Benefits of Pentone Injection

In Anesthesia

Pentone 500mg 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 Pentone 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 Pentone

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

How to use Pentone Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pentone 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 feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pentone 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Pentone 500mg 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

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References

Drugs.com. Thiopental Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
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:

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