Drug details

Amidate (etomidate injection, usp 2 m)

type of General Anesthetics, Systemic

Amidate (etomidate injection) is a hypnotic drug without analgesic activity indicated by intravenous injection for the induction of general anesthesia. Intravenous Amidate is also indicated for the supplementation of subpotent anesthetic agents, such as nitrous oxide in oxygen, during maintenance of anesthesia for short operative procedures such as dilation and curettage or cervical conization.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• itching,
• rash,
• dizziness,
• severe headache,
• wheezing,
• fainting,
• vision changes,
• red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever,
• tightness in the chest or throat,
• unusual hoarseness,
• muscle stiffness,
• slow or shallow breathing,
• fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat,
• trouble controlling body movements, and
• redness or swelling where the shot is given

The following drugs are related to Amidate, either as a replacement or used together:

• Fresenius Propoven (propofol)