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'''Propanidid''' is a short-acting [[intravenous anesthetic]] agent that was used in medicine during the 1960s and 1970s. It was primarily used for the induction of [[general anesthesia]] and for the maintenance of anesthesia during short surgical procedures.
{{Short description|An intravenous anesthetic agent}}
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== History ==
'''Propanidid''' is a short-acting [[intravenous anesthetic]] agent that was used primarily for the induction of [[general anesthesia]]. It is a member of the [[phenylacetate]] class of anesthetics and was introduced in the 1960s. Due to its rapid onset and short duration of action, it was particularly useful in situations requiring quick recovery times.


Propanidid was first synthesized in the 1960s by the German pharmaceutical company [[Bayer]]. It was introduced into clinical practice in 1963. However, due to its side effects, including allergic reactions and the potential for addiction, it was withdrawn from the market in the 1980s.
==Pharmacology==
Propanidid acts on the [[central nervous system]] to produce a state of unconsciousness. It works by enhancing the activity of the [[gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA) neurotransmitter, which is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This action results in the depression of the central nervous system, leading to anesthesia.


== Pharmacology ==
==Chemical Structure==
[[File:Propanidid-2D-skeletal.png|thumb|left|200px|Skeletal formula of Propanidid]]
Propanidid is chemically classified as an [[ester]] of [[phenylacetic acid]]. Its structure includes a phenyl ring, which is responsible for its lipophilic properties, allowing it to rapidly cross the [[blood-brain barrier]].


Propanidid is a [[barbiturate]] derivative. It acts by enhancing the action of the neurotransmitter [[gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA) in the brain, which results in sedation, hypnosis, and anesthesia. Propanidid is highly lipid-soluble, which allows it to cross the [[blood-brain barrier]] rapidly and produce anesthesia within one minute of administration.
==Clinical Use==
Propanidid was primarily used for the induction of anesthesia in surgical procedures. Its rapid onset made it suitable for use in [[day surgery]] and other procedures where quick recovery was desired. However, due to the development of newer anesthetics with improved safety profiles, its use has declined.


== Side Effects ==
==Side Effects==
The use of Propanidid was associated with several side effects, including [[hypotension]], [[respiratory depression]], and [[allergic reactions]]. These adverse effects limited its use and led to the development of alternative agents.


The most common side effects of propanidid include respiratory depression, hypotension, and allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can range from mild skin rashes to severe anaphylactic reactions. Due to these side effects and the development of safer anesthetic agents, propanidid is no longer used in clinical practice.
==History==
Propanidid was developed in the 1960s and was one of the first intravenous anesthetics to be used clinically. It was marketed under various brand names and was widely used until the 1980s, when it was largely replaced by newer agents such as [[propofol]].


== See Also ==
==Related pages==
 
* [[Anesthesia]]
* [[Etomidate]]
* [[Intravenous therapy]]
* [[General anesthesia]]
* [[Propofol]]
* [[Propofol]]
* [[Barbiturates]]
* [[General anesthesia]]
== References ==
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[[Category:Anesthetics]]
[[Category:Anesthetics]]
[[Category:Barbiturates]]
[[Category:Phenylacetates]]
[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Medicine]]
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Propanidid is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic agent that was used primarily for the induction of general anesthesia. It is a member of the phenylacetate class of anesthetics and was introduced in the 1960s. Due to its rapid onset and short duration of action, it was particularly useful in situations requiring quick recovery times.

Pharmacology[edit]

Propanidid acts on the central nervous system to produce a state of unconsciousness. It works by enhancing the activity of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter, which is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This action results in the depression of the central nervous system, leading to anesthesia.

Chemical Structure[edit]

Skeletal formula of Propanidid

Propanidid is chemically classified as an ester of phenylacetic acid. Its structure includes a phenyl ring, which is responsible for its lipophilic properties, allowing it to rapidly cross the blood-brain barrier.

Clinical Use[edit]

Propanidid was primarily used for the induction of anesthesia in surgical procedures. Its rapid onset made it suitable for use in day surgery and other procedures where quick recovery was desired. However, due to the development of newer anesthetics with improved safety profiles, its use has declined.

Side Effects[edit]

The use of Propanidid was associated with several side effects, including hypotension, respiratory depression, and allergic reactions. These adverse effects limited its use and led to the development of alternative agents.

History[edit]

Propanidid was developed in the 1960s and was one of the first intravenous anesthetics to be used clinically. It was marketed under various brand names and was widely used until the 1980s, when it was largely replaced by newer agents such as propofol.

Related pages[edit]