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Thiopental (also ''Thiopentone'') causes a rapid loss of conciousness with time of onset being influenced by premedication agents. It is considered a '''ultra short acting''' barbituate, with effects seen within 15-30s following injection, and has a rapid recovery period, commonly 10-15 minutes. The duration and depth of anaesthetic, however, depends upon the ''amount'' of drug injected, ''speed'' of injection, and ''rate of distribution'' in non-fatty and fatty tissues.

Thiopental (also ''Thiopentone'') causes a rapid loss of conciousness with time of onset being influenced by premedication agents. It is considered a '''ultra short acting''' barbituate, with effects seen within 15-30s following injection, and has a rapid recovery period, commonly 10-15 minutes. The duration and depth of anaesthetic, however, depends upon the ''amount'' of drug injected, ''speed'' of injection, and ''rate of distribution'' in non-fatty and fatty tissues.

Thiopental comes as a yellowish powder, which once reconsituted and stored correctly, can be used for up to 3-4 days.  

Thiopental is available as a yellowish powder, which once reconsituted and stored correctly, can be used for up to 3-4 days. It comes as 2.5%, 5% and 10% concentrations. 

As thiopental causes a reduction in intracranial pressure (ICP), it can be used in patients with head traumas, brain tumours or other reasons for a raised ICP.

As thiopental causes a reduction in intracranial pressure (ICP), it can be used in patients with head traumas, brain tumours or other reasons for a raised ICP.