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Medicines etomidateQuestion & answer

etomidate · Medicine question

What is the terminal half-life of etomidate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Etomidate has a terminal half-life of about 3–5 hours, reflecting slow distribution from the deep peripheral compartment.

Sources for this answer

HypnomidatePiramal Critical Care Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 3Document updated 10 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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