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Etomidate (Synonyms: (+)-Etomidate, d-Etomidate, R 16659)

Catalog No.GC16134

General anesthetic with GABA modulatory and GABA-mimetic actions

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Etomidate Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 33125-97-2

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Protocol

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells (with high expression levels of the cloned murine 2A-adrenoceptor ,α2C-adrenoceptor and α2B -adrenoceptor subtypes)

Preparation method

The solubility of this compound in DMSO is >12.2mg/mL. General tips for obtaining a higher concentration: Please warm the tube at 37℃ for 10 minutes and/or shake it in the ultrasonic bath for a while. Stock solution can be stored below -20℃ for several months.

Reacting condition

10μM for 20 min

Applications

In membranes from HEK293 cells transfected with α2-receptors, etomidate inhibited binding of the α2-antagonist, [3H]RX821002, with higher potency from α2B- and α2C-receptors than from α2A-receptors.Etomidate activated mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation via α2B -receptors. In α2B-receptor–expressing HEK293 cells, stimulated with 10μM etomidate for 20 min rapidly increased phosphorylation of the extracellular signal-related kinases ERK1/2.

Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

α2Adrenoceptor-deficient Mice, α2Bdrenoceptor-deficient Mice

Dosage form

intraperitoneal injection ,5–50 mg/kg body weight

Application

These results showed that 27% of the mice lost the reflex at 10 mg/kg etomidate and all mice transiently lost the righting reflex at 20mg/kg and higher etomidate doses. After injection of etomidate at 30 mg/kg, the righting reflex disappeared in wild-type and α2 A-deficient mice at similar times after intraperitoneal injection. On intravenous injection of etomidate at 30 mg/kg, wild-type mice showed a rapid and transient hypertensive response that was completely absent in mice lacking α2B-receptors.

Other notes

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References:

[1]. Paris A, Philipp M, Tonner PH., et al. Activation of alpha 2B-adrenoceptors mediates the cardiovascular effects of etomidate. Anesthesiology. 2003 Oct;99(4):889-95.

Background

Etomidate(R-16659) is a GABAA receptors agonist, which is a short acting intravenous anaesthetic agent used for the induction of general anaesthesia.Target: GABA ReceptorEtomidate is a potent inhibitor of the adrenal response to surgery. The absence of clinical consequences associated with the blunted response suggests that a major increase in adrenal hormone production may not be necessary during surgery [1]. Etomidate is an intravenous induction agent that is associated with hemodynamic stability during intubation. The agent is therefore attractive for use in critically ill patients who have a high risk of hemodynamic instability during this procedure [2]. Etomidate use was not associated with all cause 28-day mortality or hospital mortality but was associated with significantly higher ICU mortality (91% vs. 64% for etomidate and controls groups, respectively; p = 0.02). Etomidate patients who received subsequent doses of hydrocortisone required lower doses of vasopressors and had more vasopressor-free days but no improvement in mortality [3].Clinical indications: FDA Approved Date: 1983Toxicity: Undesirable side effects of etomidate that may limit its use include pain on injection, myoclonus and adrenocortical suppression lasting 4-6 hours following an induction dose.

References:
[1]. Griesdale, D.E., Etomidate for intubation of patients who have sepsis or septic shock - where do we go from here Crit Care, 2012. 16(6): p. 189.
[2]. Cherfan, A.J., et al., Etomidate and mortality in cirrhotic patients with septic shock. BMC Clin Pharmacol, 2011. 11: p. 22.
[3]. Mehta, M.P., et al., Etomidate anesthesia inhibits the cortisol response to surgical stress. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 1985. 29(5): p. 486-9.

Chemical Properties

Cas No. 33125-97-2 SDF
Synonyms (+)-Etomidate, d-Etomidate, R 16659
Chemical Name ethyl 3-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]imidazole-4-carboxylate
Canonical SMILES CCOC(=O)C1=CN=CN1C(C)C2=CC=CC=C2
Formula C14H16N2O2 M.Wt 244.29
Solubility ≥ 12.2mg/mL in DMSO Storage Store at -20°C
General tips Please select the appropriate solvent to prepare the stock solution according to the solubility of the product in different solvents; once the solution is prepared, please store it in separate packages to avoid product failure caused by repeated freezing and thawing.Storage method and period of the stock solution: When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months; when stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
To increase solubility, heat the tube to 37°C and then oscillate in an ultrasonic bath for some time.
Shipping Condition Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request.

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1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.0935 mL 20.4675 mL 40.935 mL
5 mM 0.8187 mL 4.0935 mL 8.187 mL
10 mM 0.4093 mL 2.0467 mL 4.0935 mL
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