Etomidate

Question 1

Other name

Answer 1

Amidate

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

Hypnotic

Anesthetic

Question 3

Actions

Answer 3

Non barbituate hypnotic that acts on GABA and depresses the RAS. Minimal cardiovascular and respiratory effects.

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Induction and maintainance of anesthesia to facilitate intubation.

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Controversial for use in septic shock

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

Myoclonic muscle movements
hyper/hypotension
Arrhythmias
N/V
Pain at injection site