Information about Sevoflurane

Generic Name : Sevoflurane
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Sevoflurane are provided here.

Pronunciation : see-voe-FLOO-rane

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Sevoflurane, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y48.0 Therapeutic Classification : Inhalational Anesthetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Sevoflurane

Sevorane Inhaler | Sevorane (99.97%)

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International :

Sevorane Inhalation and Soln, Ultane

Why is Sevoflurane Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a halogenated hydrocarbon, acts as a general anesthetic during surgery either alone or combined with other medications. It is given by inhalation. This helps to produce more effective anesthesia in some patients.

When should Sevoflurane not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected susceptibility to malignant elevated body temperature, previous hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sevoflurane?

Inhalation Via a calibrated vaporiser: Induction: Up to 5% v/v w/ oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide. Maintenance: 0.5-3% v/v w/ or w/o nitrous oxide.

How should Sevoflurane be taken?

It comes as a inhaler, to inhale by mouth.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sevoflurane?

•Maintenance of blood movement stability is important in patients with coronary artery disease.

• It may make the patient drowsy, tired, or weak for a while after they receive it. Do not drive a car, or operate moving machinery, while taking this medication.

• ♦Caution needed for patients with history of raised intracranial pressure; congenital Long QT Syndrome or patients taking drugs that can prolong the QT interval, heart, lung, kidney, or liver impairment, elderly, and obese patients.

What are the side effects of Sevoflurane?

Central Nervous System- Agitation, seizure-like activity. movement disorder in children.
Heart- Low blood pressure, malignant elevated body temperature,
Respiratory- Difficult in breathing, increased cough.
Gastrointestinal- Salivation, nausea, vomiting.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, shivering, postoperative liver inflammation.