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Brevital (Methohexital Sodium) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Side effects associated with Brevital Sodium are extensions of pharmacologic effects and include:

Cardiovascular —Circulatory depression, thrombophlebitis, hypotension, tachycardia, peripheral vascular collapse, and convulsions in association with cardiorespiratory arrest

Respiratory —Respiratory depression (including apnea), cardiorespiratory arrest, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, hiccups, and dyspnea

Neurologic —Skeletal muscle hyperactivity (twitching), injury to nerves adjacent to injection site, and seizures

Psychiatric —Emergence delirium, restlessness, and anxiety may occur, especially in the presence of postoperative pain

Gastrointestinal —Nausea, emesis, abdominal pain, and liver function tests abnormal

Allergic —Erythema, pruritus, urticaria, and cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely

Other —Other adverse reactions include pain at injection site, salivation, headache, and rhinitis

For medical advice about adverse reactions contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact JHP at 1-866-923-2547 or MEDWATCH at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/.

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-07-20

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