Methohexitone sodium Benefits & Uses

Methohexitone sodium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sedation

Methohexitone sodium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Methohexitone sodium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methohexitone sodium is used -

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Urticaria
Drowsiness
Headache
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Restlessness
Nausea or vomiting

Methohexitone sodium Related Warnings

Is the use of Methohexitone sodium safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Methohexitone sodium in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Methohexitone sodium safe during breastfeeding?

Methohexitone sodium does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Methohexitone sodium on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Methohexitone sodium on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Methohexitone sodium on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Methohexitone sodium on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Methohexitone sodium on the Heart?

Side effects of Methohexitone sodium rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Methohexitone sodium with Other Drugs

Methohexitone sodium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Pentazocine

Phenylephrine,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phentolamine

Phentolamine Injection

Pramipexole

Methohexitone sodium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methohexitone sodium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Depression
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Methohexitone sodium

Is this Methohexitone sodium habit forming or addictive?

Methohexitone sodium can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Methohexitone sodium can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Methohexitone sodium is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Methohexitone sodium for mental disorders.

No

Methohexitone sodium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methohexitone sodium

There is no information on the effects of taking Methohexitone sodium with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Methohexitone sodium

Taking Methohexitone sodium with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe