Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation
Product introduction
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation 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.
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine.
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 this medicine before the start of the procedure. It may cause an increase in intracranial pressure which is the pressure inside the skull which can affect the ability to drive. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Uses of Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation
Benefits of Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation
In General Anaesthesia
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation is used to maintain general anaesthesia during surgeries. It helps keep the patient unconscious and pain-free throughout the procedure, ensuring a smooth and controlled surgical experience.
Side effects of Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Isoflurane Usp
- Shivering
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Decreased blood pressure
- High grade fever
- Irregular heartbeats
How to use Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation works
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation is put into a special anaesthetic machine (vaporiser) where it becomes a gas. Thereafter, it mixes with the oxygen that you breathe in, and induces reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organofluoride derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General Anesthetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Isoflurane Usp with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Isoflurane.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Isoflurane.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxychloroquine with Isoflurane.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels and ECG during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels and ECG during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation for?
General Anaes*
67%
Others
33%
*General Anaesthesia
How much was the improvement?
Average
78%
Poor
22%
What were the side-effects while using Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation?
Shivering
25%
Vomiting
25%
Nausea
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Isoflurane Usp Solution for inhalation?
With or witho*
67%
With food
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation on price
Average
100%
FAQs
Is Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation a controlled substance?
No, it's not a controlled substance
Is Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation carcinogenic?
No, Isoflurane Usp Liquid For Inhalation not carcinogenic.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 543-44.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 737-40.
- Isoflurane. Deerfield, Illinois: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2010. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Baxter India Pvt Ltd
Address: Baxter (India) Private Limited, 2nd Floor, Tower-C, Building No.8, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase-II, Gurgaon-122 002, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India
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