Methohexital dosing
Induction · 10 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 1 mg/kg | 70 mg |
| standard | 1.5 mg/kg | 105 mg |
| high | 2 mg/kg | 140 mg |
Short-acting barbiturate. Preferred for ECT (lower seizure threshold). Contraindicated in porphyria. May cause hiccups.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · ECT anesthesia literature
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Vigil computes Methohexital for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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