Sevoflurane

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Sevoflurane Uses

Sevoflurane is used for general Anaesthesia.

How Sevoflurane works

Sevoflurane is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Common side effects of Sevoflurane

Vomiting, Nausea, Agitation, High blood pressure, Slow heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Cough, Salivary hypersecretion, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Tachycardia, Respiratory disorder, Vocal cord spasms, Chills, Fever

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Medicine brands for Sevoflurane

Sevorane

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

₹8179 to ₹8179

1 variant(s)

Sevura

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹1309 to ₹8035

2 variant(s)

Sevfurane

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹1635 to ₹8179

2 variant(s)

Sevotroy

Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

₹1475 to ₹8179

2 variant(s)

Sevitrue

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

₹8323 to ₹8323

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Sevoflurane

Sevoflurane 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.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Sevoflurane affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.