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| Thiopental Sodium |
 | | Chemistry - A thiobarbiturate, thiopental occurs as a bitter-tasting, white to off-white, crystalline powder or a yellow-white hygroscopic powder. |
 | | Thiopental readily crosses the placental barrier and should be used with caution during pregnancy. |
 | | Thiopental Sodium Powder for Injection: 2% (20 mg/ml) in 1, 2.5 and 5 g kits, 400 mg syringes; 2.5% (25 mg/ml) in 250 and 500 mg vials and 500 mg, 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 g kits, 250 and 500 mg syringes; Pentothal® |
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