Isoflurane

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Can be used both for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia but preferred for maintenance of anaesthesia. Also preferred in neuro surgery.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Pregnancy

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Respiratory depression is prominent and assistance is usually needed to avoid hypercarbia. Secretions are slightly increased.

Drug Category/Class

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Anesthetics
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Anesthetics, General
  • Nervous System
  • CYP2E1 Inhibitors
  • CYP2E1 Inducers
  • CYP2E1 Inducers (strong)
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducers
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inhibitors
  • CYP2B6 Inhibitors (strong)
  • Halogenated hydrocarbons
Prescribed For induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
Weight :184.492
Structure Isoflurane
Generic Drug Isoflurane prescribed For induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
Formula

C3H2ClF5O

Isoflurane has 2 Brands listed


Isorane (100 ml)Isorane (250 ml)

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