What is another word for sodium thiopental?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊdi͡əm θˌa͡ɪə͡ʊpˈɛntə͡l] (IPA) 
Sodium thiopental is a type of barbiturate drug that is used for several purposes, including medical anesthesia and lethal injection in executions. The use of this drug has become increasingly controversial in recent years, leading some to search for alternative synonyms. One potential substitute is methohexital, another barbiturate that is often used as an anesthetic. Others have suggested propofol, a drug commonly used for sedation but not approved for use in lethal injections. Midazolam and pentobarbital are additional options. Despite the desire for alternatives, sodium thiopental remains widely used throughout the world for both medically necessary and ethically questionable purposes.
