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Etomidate
Synonym(s): Amidate, Hypnomidate, Radenarcon, Sibul
Introduction
Name
- Etomidate.
Class of drug
- Potent, short-acting, injectable anesthetic.
- Carboxylic imidazole anesthetic.
- Non-barbiturate.
Description
Chemical name
- ethyl 3-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]imidazole-4-carboxylate.
Molecular formula
- C14H16N2O2.
Molecular weight
- 244.29.
Physical properties
- White or almost white powder.
- Very slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol.
- Commercially available as a hyperosmolar solution.
Storage requirements
- Store at room temperature and protected from light.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Johnson-Delaney C A (2017) Ferret Medicine and Surgery. CRC Press, USA. pp 514.
- Plumb D C (2008) Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. 6th edn. Blackwell Publishing, USA. pp 1120.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.