Thiopental

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# Overview
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# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Thiopental FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information about Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Thiopental in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information about Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Thiopental in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Thiopental FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information about Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Thiopental in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information about Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Thiopental in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Warnings' in the drug label.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Thiopental in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Thiopental in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Thiopental during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Thiopental in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Thiopental in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Administration in the drug label.

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Thiopental and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Thiopental overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Thiopental How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Storage in the drug label.

# Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Thiopental interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Brand Names in the drug label.

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Thiopental Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price