ETOMIDATE (generic) AMIDATE (brand name)

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ETOMIDATE

drug class

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DRUG CLASS

Non-barbiturate Hypnotic Anesthesia Induction Agents

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ETOMIDATE

indications

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INDICATIONS

Premedication for tracheal intubation (RSI/SAI) or cardio version

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ETOMIDATE

mechanism of action

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MECHANISM OF ACTION

Short-acting hypnotic that acts at he level of the reticular activating system within the brain (3-5 minutes apnea)

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ETOMIDATE

contraindications

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitive, Labor and Delivery

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ETOMIDATE

adverse effects

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ADVERSE EFFECTS
Hypoventilation, hyperventilation, dysrhythmias, hypotension, hypertension, NV, involuntary muscle movement, pain at the injection site

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ETOMIDATE

precautions

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PRECAUTIONS

May be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants (Synergistic effect)

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ETOMIDATE

dose and administration

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DOSE AND ADMINISTRATIONS
ADULT 
0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds
PEDI 
0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds