Methohexital

General

• Type: Sedative agents
• Dosage Forms:
• Common Trade Names: Brevital

Adult Dosing

• Dose 1-1.5mg/kg

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating:
• Lactation risk:
• Renal Dosing
  • Adult
  • Pediatric
• Hepatic Dosing
  • Adult
  • Pediatric

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

• Laryngospasm

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion:
• Mechanism of Action:
• Onset < 1 minute; Duration 10 minutes

Comments

• No analgesic effect

See Also

• Procedural Sedation