Answer
It temporarily blocks an adrenal enzyme needed to make cortisol and aldosterone. This reversible effect may matter during severe physiological stress.
Sources for this answer
- Hypnomidate — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Etomidate 2 mg/ml emulsion for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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