Isoflurane

Isoflurane is an anesthetic that can be used to initiate or maintain anesthesia. It is a colorless, clear, stable, non flammable liquid used generally to maintain anesthesia.

You should consult your doctor before taking Isoflurane if you have a history of coronary heart disease, or are allergic to it or any ingredient in it, have malignant hypothermia, or if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, and also in case of elderly people having a high risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). It is also advised to use Isoflurane primarily for maintaining anesthesia instead of inducing anesthesia as it may cause airway irritation.

The possible side effects one may encounter after taking Isoflurane includes respiratory depression, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, malignant hypothermia, hypotension, arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, perioperative hyperkalemia. You should see a doctor as soon as possible if you experiance any of the above mentioned side effects.

Isoflurane is generally given through a calibrated vapourizer. It should be administered only by a medical professional. The usual dosage is 1.5-3% for inducing surgical anesthesia, and 1-2.5% with nitrous oxide for maintaining anesthesia.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Rash

• Erythema

• Abnormal Heart Rhythm

• Headache

• Abnormal White Blood Cells

• Shivering

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements

• Agitation

• Apnea (Absence Of Breathing)

• Nightmare

• Liver Dysfunction

• Hyperventilation

• Abnormal Dreams

• Abnormal Behavior

• Double Vision

• Hallucination

• Thrombophlebitis

• Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure

• Malignant Hyperthermia (Increased Body Temperature)

• Local Site Pain

• Transient Apnea

• Increased Respiratory Rate

• Stridor

• Myoclonus

• Hypertonia

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Tachycardia

• Confusion

• Increased White Blood Cell Count (Eosinophils)

• Slow Heart Rate

• Respiratory Depression

• Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)

• Decreased Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Sosrane liquid may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patient should not drive or use machines for at least 24 hours after anaesthesia with isoflurane.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Isoflurane as ingredient

• Sosrane Liquid

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Isorane Solution

  Raman Weil Pvt Ltd

• Isorane Liquid

  Raman Weil Pvt Ltd

• Forane Inhaler

  Abbott India Ltd

• Forane Liquid

  Abbott India Ltd

• Isotroy Inhaler

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

This medication works by facilitating muscle relaxation and pain reduction by altering tissue excitability. This takes place due to the action of Isoflurane on the disruption of neurotransmitter by increasing and decreasing gap junctions between cells.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.