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Etomidate

Known as: Ethomidate, (R)-(+)-1-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, (+)-etomidate 
An imidazole derivative with short-acting sedative, hypnotic, and general anesthetic properties. Etomidate appears to have gamma-aminobutyric acid… 
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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
We evaluated the effect of etomidate, thiopental, and isoflurane on ischemic neuronal injury in rats. Control group animals… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
The haemodynamic effects of propofol (2 mg/kg), etomidate (0.2 mg/kg) and thiopentone (4 mg/kg) were studied in 30 ASA 1 and 2… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
There have been a number of reports of seizure-like activity after fentanyl administration (14). These have been associated with… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
This study investigated the effects of etomidate on endocrine responses to anaesthesia and surgery. Patients undergoing abdominal… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Etomidate, R-(+)-ethyl-1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate was found to be a potent, short-acting and safe hypnotic…