What is another word for intravenous anesthetic?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪntɹəvənəs ˌanɪsθˈɛtɪk] (IPA) 
The term "intravenous anesthetic" refers to a medication administered through an IV to induce loss of consciousness and/or relieve pain during a medical procedure. Synonyms for this term include "intravenous sedative", "intravenous hypnotic agent", "IV anesthesia", and "intravenous narcotic". Other phrases that may be used to describe this type of medication include "general anesthesia", "IV sedation", and "conscious sedation". It is important to note that intravenous anesthetics should only be administered by a trained medical professional in a controlled environment as they can have potentially harmful side effects.
