Look for Drugs and Conditions

ISOFLURANE

ISOFLURANE

Isoflurane is a halogenated ether used for inhalational anesthesia

Indications

induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.


Dosage

Adult: Inhalation Induction: Initial: 0.5% v/v w/ oxygen or oxygen and nitrous oxide, increase to 1.5-3% v/v. Maintenance: 1-2.5% v/v w/ oxygen and nitrous oxide mixtures or 1.5-3.5% v/v w/ oxygen only. For maintenance of anesth during caesarean section: 0.5-0.75% v/v w/ oxygen and nitrous oxide mixtures.


Contra-Indications

malignant hyperthermia, porphyria, hypersensitivity


Special Precautions

Perioperative hyperkalaemia; raised intracranial pressure. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.


Side Effects

respiratory depression, hypotension and arrhythmias, Shivering, nausea, vomiting and ileus have been observed in the postoperative period.


Ad 5