Pack size: 1 100ml  |  Price is for the whole 100ml

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Generic: Isoflurane

Form: Solution 100ml

Indication

General anaesthesia

Adult Dose

Anesthesia Induction & Maintenance Use calibrated vaporizer Induction: 1.5-3% can produce surgical anesthesia in 7-10 minutes Maintenance: 1-2.5% with nitrous oxide Additional 0.5-1% may be needed if given with oxygen alone

Child Dose

Safety & efficacy not established

Contraindication

Known or suspected susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia. Porphyria.

Mode of Action

Isoflurane, a volatile halogenated anaesthetic, causes a reversible loss of consciousness and pain sensations, suppression of voluntary motor activity, modification of autonomic reflexes, and depression of the respiratory and the CV system.

Precaution

Perioperative hyperkalaemia; raised intracranial pressure. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy and lactation. Do not allow carbon dioxide absorbents in anaesthetic apparatus to dry out when delivering isoflurane to minimise the risk of developing elevated carboxyhaemoglobin levels. Lactation: use caution

Introduction

__NAME__ is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This medicine is used in a hospital setting only. __NAME__ is used in general anesthesia. It causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The most common side effects include shivering, nausea, vomiting, high grade fever, decreased blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. It may cause an increase in intracranial pressure which is the pressure inside the skull which can affect the ability to drive. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['General Anaesthesia']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Shivering', 'Vomiting', 'Nausea']}

How to use __NAME__

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is put into a special anaesthetic machine (vaporiser) where it becomes a gas. Thereafter, it mixes with the oxygen that you breathe in, and induces reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established