Methohexital

Methohexital
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

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Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Methohexital FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information about Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Methohexital in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information about Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Methohexital in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Methohexital FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information about Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Methohexital in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information about Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Methohexital in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Warnings' in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Methohexital in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Methohexital in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Methohexital during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methohexital in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Methohexital in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Methohexital and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Methohexital overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Methohexital How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Methohexital interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Methohexital Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.