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sodium thiopental [′sōd·ē·əm ‚thī·ə′pent·əl] (pharmacology) C11H17N2O2SNa A yellowish-white powder, soluble in water and alcohol; used in medicine as a barbiturate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Rats were anesthetized with sodium thiopental (100 mg/kg, ip) and placed on a heating pad to maintain a 37[degrees]C rectal temperature. He was allergic to penicillin, thiopental sodium, and meperidine. In seconds, the flow of poisons will begin: first, sodium thiopental to knock him out; a second drug, pancuronium bromide, to paralyze body functions; a third, potassium chloride, to stop the heart. |
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