Fluothane
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluothane. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fluothane may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fluothane is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Fluothane is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This m... View More
Uses of Fluothane
- General Anaesthesia
Side effects of Fluothane
- Shivering
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- High grade fever
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Fluothane
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Fluothane works
Fluothane is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain... View More
Indication
Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia
Adult Dose
Inhalation Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia Adult: Induction: 0.5% v/v of halothane in oxygen or mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen, ... View More
Child Dose
Inhalation Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia Child: Induction: 1.5-2% v/v. Maintenance: 0.5-1.5% v/v.
Contraindication
Known or suspected susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia, raised CSF pressure, history of unexplained jaundice or acute hepatic damage from previous ... View More
Mode of Action
Halothane is a potent non-flammable inhalational anaesth which depresses both cerebral function and sympathetic activity. It suppresses salivary, bronch... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ phaeochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, renal failure, pre-existing hepatic disease. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May i... View More
Side Effect
Post-op nausea, vomiting, and shivering; resp depression, hypotension, skeletal muscle relaxation, bradycardia. Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity, ma... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of ventricular dysrhythmias w/ epinephrine. Increased risk of malignant hyperthermia w/ suxamethonium. Prolonged recovery from anaesth w/... View More
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