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Isoflurane
Latest prescription information about Isoflurane. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Isoflurane
Trade Name(s):
India- Aerrane Inhaler, Forane Inhalant, Isorane Liqd, Sofane Inhalation Soln, Sosrane Inj. International- Forane. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with rapid rise in body temperature (fever) triggered by exposure to certain drugs used for general anesthesia and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : 1.5 to 3.0% isoflurane usually produce surgical anesthesia in 7 to 10 minutes. Maintenance: 1.0 to 2.5% concentration when nitrous oxide is used concomitantly. An additional 0.5 to 1.0% may be required when isoflurane is given using oxygen alone. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection and also as an inhaler to inhale orally. Special Instruction : * Patient may develop with increased blood loss, monitor them carefully. * Patients need proper ventilation while using this medication. * Caution needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Side Effects : Respiratory depression, low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, shivering, nausea, vomiting and liver failure. * A trained and experienced person who can handle anesthetized patient should administer it. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (15°-30°C) and in an airtight container. |
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