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carboetomidate

Etomidate derivative · Anesthetic (investigational)

Etomidate derivativeAnesthetic (investigational)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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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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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10