thiopental
Definition
Noun: A short-acting barbiturate drug, used primarily as an intravenous general anesthetic and for the induction of anesthesia. It is a hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) powder known for its rapid onset of action.
Usage
Thiopental is used in medical contexts. It is administered by healthcare professionals. - The anesthesiologist administered thiopental to induce unconsciousness before surgery. - Thiopental has been a standard agent for rapid anesthesia induction.
Advanced Usage
- "Thiopental sodium": The common pharmaceutical form of the drug, which is the sodium salt of thiopental, making it soluble for injection.
- Historically, was one of the drugs used in some jurisdictions for lethal injection protocols.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentothal: A former trade name for thiopental sodium, often used colloquially to refer to the drug (e.g., "sodium Pentothal").
- Barbiturate: The class of drugs to which thiopental belongs.
- Anesthetic: A broader category of substances that thiopental is part of.
Synonyms
- Thiopentone (primarily used in British English)
- Sodium thiopental
- Pentothal (trade name)
Related Phrases/Idioms
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using this specific technical term.
Noun
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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
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