Drug details

Brevital Sodium (methohexital sodium for injection)

type of General Anesthetics, Systemic

Brevital Sodium (methohexital sodium for injection) is a barbiturate used to make you fall asleep before a surgery or other medical procedure. Brevital Sodium is usually given in combination with other types of anesthesia.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • drowsiness,
  • mild skin rash or itching.
  • hiccups,
  • coughing, 
  • chills or shivering,
  • muscle twitching, or
The following drugs are related to Brevital Sodium, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Fresenius Propoven (propofol)
  • Sojourn (sevoflurane injection)