Sevfurane Inhaler
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Product introduction
Sevfurane Inhaler is used to provide general anesthesia. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Sevfurane Inhaler is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting only. But, you may report to the doctor before the procedure if you have any known allergy to this medication.
Sevfurane Inhaler may cause confusion, vomiting, and nausea as its side effects. It may have some major side effects, so it is better to consult your doctor if you feel sick.
Sevfurane Inhaler is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting only. But, you may report to the doctor before the procedure if you have any known allergy to this medication.
Sevfurane Inhaler may cause confusion, vomiting, and nausea as its side effects. It may have some major side effects, so it is better to consult your doctor if you feel sick.
Uses of Sevfurane Inhaler
Side effects of Sevfurane Inhaler
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 Sevfurane
- Abnormal dreams
- Agitation
- Confusion
- Double vision
- Generalized tonic-clonic seizure
- Hallucination
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Nightmares
- Slow heart rate
- Vomiting
How to use Sevfurane Inhaler
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
How Sevfurane Inhaler works
Sevfurane Inhaler is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing 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 Sevfurane Inhaler.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevfurane Inhaler is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevfurane Inhaler 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
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Sevfurane Inhaler 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
Dialkyl ethers
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General Anesthetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Sevfurane with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Amisulpride.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxychloroquine with Sevoflurane.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Amiodarone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Amiodarone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Amisulpride.
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- 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. 546-47.
- 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. 1259-61.
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Marketer details
Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
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