Drug Information
Drug Generic Name | SEVOFLURANE |
Drug Class | INHALATIONAL ANESTHETICS |
Chapter | Anesthesia |
Indications: a rapid acting volatile liquid anaesthetic. Cautions: renal impairment; pregnancy . Contra-indications: susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia. Side Effects: agitation occurs frequently in children. Dose: Using a specifically calibrated vaporiser, induction, up to 5% in oxygen or nitrous oxide–oxygen; child up to 7%. Maintenance, 0.5–3% |
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