methohexital sodium - Medication Listings
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Methohexital Sodium for injection, is 2,4,6 (1H, 3H, 5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 1- methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)-5-(2-propenyl)-, (±)-, monosodium salt and has the empirical formula C 14 H 17 N 2 NaO 3 . Its molecular weight is 284.29. The structural formula is as follows: Methohexital sodium is a rapid, ultrashort-acting barbiturate anesthetic. Methohexital sodium for injection is a freeze-dried, sterile, nonpyrogenic mixture of methohexital sodium with 6% anhydrous sodium carbonate added as a buffer. It contains not less than 90% and not more than 110% of the labeled amount of methohexital sodium. It occurs as a white, freeze-dried plug that is freely soluble in water. This product is oxygen sensitive. The pH of the 1% solution is between 10 and 11; the pH of the 0.2% solution in 5% dextrose is between 9.5 and 10.5. Methohexital sodium may be administered by direct intravenous injection or continuous intravenous drip, intramuscular or rectal routes (See PRECAUTIONS/Pediatric Use ). Reconstituting instructions vary depending on the route of administration (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). structure
Methohexital Sodium for injection, is 2,4,6 (1H, 3H, 5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 1- methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)-5-(2-propenyl)-,(±)-,monosodium salt and has the empirical formula C 14 H 17 N 2 NaO 3 . Its molecular weight is 284.29. The structural formula is as follows: Methohexital sodium is a rapid, ultrashort-acting barbiturate anesthetic. Methohexital Sodium for Injection is a freeze-dried, sterile, nonpyrogenic mixture of methohexital sodium with 6% anhydrous sodium carbonate added as a buffer. It contains not less than 90% and not more than 110% of the labeled amount of methohexital sodium. It occurs as a white, freeze-dried plug that is freely soluble in water. This product is oxygen sensitive. The pH of the 1% solution is between 10 and 11; the pH of the 0.2% solution in 5% dextrose is between 9.5 and 10.5. Methohexital sodium may be administered by direct intravenous injection or continuous intravenous drip, intramuscular or rectal routes (see PRECAUTIONS/Pediatric Use ). Reconstituting instructions vary depending on the route of administration (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). structure
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