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Etomidate

Hypnotic (imidazole derivative, short-acting)

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Etomidate (Hypnotic (imidazole derivative, short-acting)) – indications: Induction of anaesthesia / RSI (adults and adolescents from 15 y). Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Induction of anaesthesia / RSI (adults and adolescents from 15 y)

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Sources and guidelines

  1. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.