thiopental sodium
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Definition
Noun: A short-acting barbiturate drug, administered intravenously, used primarily to induce general anesthesia or for sedation. It is a yellowish, hygroscopic powder.
Usage
Thiopental sodium is used exclusively as a medical term to refer to a specific pharmaceutical agent. - Thiopental sodium was once commonly used for the induction of anesthesia. - The rapid action of thiopental sodium makes it suitable for certain medical procedures.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Medical Context: The term is used in clinical, pharmacological, and historical discussions about anesthetics.
- Thiopental sodium, known by its trade name Pentothal, revolutionized intravenous anesthesia in the 20th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Thiopental: The core drug name, often used interchangeably with .
- Pentothal: A former common trade name for this drug.
- Sodium thiopental: An alternative word order with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Pentothal (Trade name)
- Sodium Pentothal (Trade name variant)
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific meaning within medical and pharmacological contexts. It does not have general or figurative uses, idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- 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