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Medicines thiopental sodiumQuestion & answer

thiopental sodium · Medicine question

Why is potassium monitored during prolonged treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Prolonged infusion has been associated with severe low potassium and dangerous rebound high potassium after treatment stops.

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Thiopental 500mg Powder for Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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