Thiopental Sodium for Injection 1000mg
Surgical & Hospital Care

Thiopental Sodium for Injection 1000mg

Pack Sizes Available

1000mg (1gm) single-dose glass vial, box of 1
1000mg vial, lyophilized powder, monocarton with leaflet

Product Description

Some drugs have been around so long they practically became a synonym for the thing they do. Thiopental Sodium is one of those, having anchored operating theatres since the middle of the last century as the go-to agent for putting a patient under, fast. This is an ultra short-acting barbiturate, and the 1000mg presentation is built for exactly the moment an anaesthetist needs: a rapid, predictable induction of general anaesthesia before a procedure begins. The mechanism is old chemistry but reliable chemistry. Thiopental enhances the activity of GABA at the brain's inhibitory receptors, which suppresses neuronal excitability across the central nervous system quickly enough that patients lose consciousness within roughly thirty seconds of an intravenous dose. That speed, paired with a short duration of action as the drug redistributes out of the brain into other tissues, is precisely why it has remained useful for induction even as newer agents have entered the anaesthesia toolkit. It also sees use beyond routine surgery, in managing raised intracranial pressure and in certain refractory seizure protocols where rapid CNS suppression is the clinical goal. Sara Wellness supplies Thiopental Sodium for Injection from GMP-certified Indian manufacturing units as part of our surgical and hospital care portfolio. This is not a molecule where a hospital pharmacy wants to discover gaps in supply mid-quarter, since an anaesthesia department without induction agents cannot run its operating list. Fifteen years of export experience has taught us to treat foundational surgical drugs like this one with the same seriousness as our critical care antibiotics, keeping communication with hospital procurement teams direct and keeping production schedules visible well before stock actually runs low. We do not route orders through layers of agents who slow down documentation requests or add unnecessary markup between our manufacturing partners and your operating theatre. Whether you are a distributor supplying multiple hospitals across a region or a single surgical facility placing your first order from India, our team handles the relationship personally, and our MOQs are set up to make a trial shipment realistic rather than a major commitment. Every consignment ships with certificate of analysis, GMP compliance certification, and export documentation prepared for your destination country's specific import and controlled substance handling requirements, since barbiturates typically carry additional regulatory scrutiny in most markets. If your hospital or distribution network needs a dependable source for this foundational anaesthetic agent, reach out with your target country and expected order size and our team will respond with current pricing and realistic delivery timelines.

Technical Specifications

  • Active Ingredient: Thiopental Sodium IP/BP/USP equivalent to 1000mg per vial
  • Dosage Form: Sterile lyophilized powder for injection
  • Drug Class: Ultra short-acting barbiturate general anaesthetic
  • Route of Administration: Intravenous injection
  • Pack Configuration: Single-dose glass vial, box of 1
  • Storage Conditions: Store between 20-25 degrees Celsius, protect from light
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Thiopental Sodium is an ultra short-acting barbiturate used to induce general anaesthesia before surgical procedures, and it is also used in managing raised intracranial pressure and in certain refractory seizure protocols requiring rapid central nervous system suppression.

As an intravenous induction agent, Thiopental Sodium typically produces loss of consciousness within about thirty seconds of administration, with a short duration of action as the drug redistributes from the brain to other body tissues.

The powder is reconstituted with the appropriate diluent, typically Sterile Water for Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection, to the concentration specified in the product insert, and administered intravenously by a qualified anaesthetist.

Yes, as a barbiturate, Thiopental Sodium is subject to controlled substance regulations in most countries, and buyers should confirm their local import and handling requirements before placing an order.

The vial should be stored between 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place, protected from light, prior to reconstitution.

Yes, we prepare certificate of analysis, GMP compliance certification, and export documentation tailored to the specific regulatory and controlled substance handling requirements of your destination country.