title: Alphadione (Althesin): a new induction agent.
abstract: The use of Althesin for induction of anaesthesia in 57 patients showed that it is a satisfactory induction agent. However, with the exception of rapid recovery with minimal after-effects, it has no major advantages over the commonly used barbiturates.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000530:Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement / Q000187:drug effects; D011277:Pregnanediones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D011277:Pregnanediones; D000530:Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture