[PDF] ETOMIDATE LIPURO 20 mg/10 ml, émulsion injectable - Chirurgie

How is etomidate-®lipuro injected?

Etomidate-®Lipuro must be injected strictly intravenously and, as a rule, slowly (a single dose in approx. 30 sec), and fractionated, if required. Intra-arterial injection must be avoided as there is a danger of Etomidate-®Lipuro to cause necroses if injected intra-arterially. Paravenous injection will cause strong pain. Manufactured by

What is the active ingredient of etomidate?

Active ingredient: Etomidate 20 mg Excipients: Soya oil, medium-chain triglycerides, glycerol, egg lecithin, sodium oleate, water for injections. Pharmaceutical form Emulsion for intravenous injection in glass ampoules of 10 ml. Pharmaco-therapeutic group Hypnotic Holder of Marketing Authorisation and manufacturer

What is etomidate USP?

Each milliliter contains etomidate USP, 2 mg, propylene glycol 35% v/v. The pH is 6.0 (4.0 to 7.0).It is intended for the induction of general anesthesia by intravenous injection. The drug etomidate is chemically identified as (R)- (+)-ethyl-1- (1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5- carboxylate and has the following structural formula:

Is etomidate-®lipuro porphyrogenic?

In animal experiments, Etomidate-®Lipuro has been shown to possess a porphyrogenic potential.