Vape containing potent sedative ‘etomidate’ sold in Melbourne
Published on June 23, 2026
Etomidate is a powerful drug used to produce general anaesthesia Etomidate is a powerful anaesthetic drug that has been detected in a vape product sold in Melbourne. Etomidate can cause rapid onset deep sedation, confusion, impaired coordination, vomiting, loss of consciousness and dangerously slow or ineffective breathing. These effects may be life-threatening, especially if etomidate