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  2. Sodium thiopental - Wikipedia

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    Other side-effects include headache, agitated emergence, prolonged somnolence, and nausea. Intravenous administration of sodium thiopental is followed instantly by an odor and/or taste sensation, sometimes described as being similar to rotting onions, or to garlic. Residual side-effects may last up to 36 hours.

  3. Etomidate - Wikipedia

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    Etomidate [3] (USAN, INN, BAN; marketed as Amidate) is a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic agent used for the induction of general anaesthesia and sedation [4] for short procedures such as reduction of dislocated joints, tracheal intubation, cardioversion and electroconvulsive therapy.

  4. Cholinergic blocking drug - Wikipedia

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    Ceases breathing and induce coma after sodium thiopental administration; Recommended in euthanasia protocol to in Belgium and Netherlands [16] Pipecuronium: Similar to pancuronium; Surgery Premedication Similar to pancuronium but with less cardiovascular side effect [17] Vecuronium: Intermediate Intermediate (30-40min) Widely used; Surgery ...

  5. Truth serum - Wikipedia

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    Amobarbital, one of the chemical compounds that can be used as a truth serum. Sedatives or hypnotics that alter higher cognitive function include ethanol, scopolamine, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, potent short or intermediate acting hypnotic benzodiazepines such as midazolam, flunitrazepam, and various short and ultra-short acting barbiturates, including sodium thiopental (commonly known by the ...

  6. Barbiturate - Wikipedia

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    The memory-impairing effects and cognitive impairments induced by sodium thiopental are thought to reduce a subject's ability to invent and remember lies. This practice is no longer considered legally admissible in court, owing to findings that subjects undergoing such interrogations may form false memories, putting the reliability of all ...

  7. Methohexital - Wikipedia

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    Methohexital is primarily used to induce anesthesia, and is generally provided as a sodium salt (i.e. methohexital sodium). It is only used in hospital or similar settings, under strict supervision. [1] It has been commonly used to induce deep sedation or general anesthesia for surgery and dental procedures.

  8. General anaesthesia - Wikipedia

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    Commonly used intravenous induction agents include propofol, sodium thiopental, etomidate, methohexital, and ketamine. Inhalational anaesthesia may be chosen when intravenous access is difficult to obtain (e.g., children), when difficulty maintaining the airway is anticipated, or when the patient prefers it.

  9. Hexobarbital - Wikipedia

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    Hexobarbital or hexobarbitone, sold both in acid and sodium salt forms as Citopan, Evipan, and Tobinal, is a barbiturate derivative having hypnotic and sedative effects. It was used in the 1940s and 1950s as an agent for inducing anesthesia for surgery, as well as a rapid-acting, short-lasting hypnotic for general use, and has a relatively fast onset of effects and short duration of action. [1]