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What is Etomine?
Etomine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat anxiety, mania or schizophrenia. It is considered a short-acting drug and has general properties similar to those of phenothiazines.
What should I avoid while taking Etomine?
Your doctor will warn you to avoid alcohol, anticholinergics, antihypertensives, smoking, barbiturates, beta blockers, tricyclic and some SSRI antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine or sertraline) while taking this medication.
What dose is usually prescribed?
Etomine is usually prescribed in 10-200 mg/day divided doses, up to 360 mg/day for severe psychosis.
What are the side effects?
An altered body temperature regulation; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; CNS effects (extrapyramidal effects); GI disturbances; nasal congestion; antimuscurinic symptoms; CV symptoms, ECG changes; endocrine effects; blood dyscrasias; photosensitisation, contact sensitisation, rashes; jaundice; corneal and lens opacities; purplish pigmentation of skin and eye.
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