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Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluothane.
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 developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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 harmful to the baby.
Medicine Overview of Fluothane Solution
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 medicine is used in a hospital setting only. Fluothane 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...
... Show moreUses of Fluothane
- General Anaesthesia
Side effects of Fluothane
Common
- 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 and distress.
Brief Description
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, increase gradually according to response to a concentration of 2-4% v/v. Maintenance: 0.5-2% v/v depending on the flow rate used.
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 exposure to halothane. Childn <18 yr undergoing outpatient dental surgery.
Mode of Action
Halothane is a potent non-flammable inhalational anaesth which depresses both cerebral function and sympathetic activity. It suppresses salivary, bronchial and gastric secretions and dilates the bronchioles.
Precaution
Patient w/ phaeochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, renal failure, pre-existing hepatic disease. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor pulse and BP.
Side Effect
Post-op nausea, vomiting, and shivering; resp depression, hypotension, skeletal muscle relaxation, bradycardia.
Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity, malignant hyperthermia, cardiac arrhythmias.
Interaction
Increased risk of ventricular dysrhythmias w/ epinephrine. Increased risk of malignant hyperthermia w/ suxamethonium. Prolonged recovery from anaesth w/ concurrent use of ketamine for induction. May potentiate response to non-depolarising muscle relaxants, hypotensive agents (e.g. hexamethonium bromide, trimetaphan camsilate).