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1. (noun) thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal
barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic

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1. thiopental
A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not produce any excitation but has poor analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. Small doses have been shown to be anti-analgesic and lower the pain threshold. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p920)

'thiopental' - Nearby Entries
thiocyanic acid thiodiphenylamine thioguanine thiopental thiopental sodium thiopentobarbital sodium thioridazine

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