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carboetomidate

Etomidate derivative · Anesthetic (investigational)

Etomidate derivativeAnesthetic (investigational)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Maintains the same hypnotic efficacy associated with etomidate, but with an approximately 2000-fold lower adrenocortical inhibition. Also inhibits 5HT receptors, which may decrease emetogenic potential.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team