Forane100ml
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Forane. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Forane may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Forane is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Forane is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This medi... View More
Uses of Forane
- General Anaesthesia
Side effects of Forane
- Shivering
- Vomiting
- Nausea
How to use Forane
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Forane works
Forane is put into a special anaesthetic machine (vaporiser) where it becomes a gas. Thereafter, it mixes with the oxygen that you breathe in, and induc... View More
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%... View More
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, ... View More
Precaution
Perioperative hyperkalaemia; raised intracranial pressure. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy and lactation. Do not allow carbo... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea,Vomiting,Shivering <1% Dose-dependent hypotension,Arrhythmias,Malignant hyperthermia (rare),Elevations in white blood count,May decrea... View More
Interaction
Enhances effects of neuromuscular blockers. May sensitise the myocardium to adrenaline and other sympathomimetics. Enhances hypotensive effects of ACE i... View More
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