Isoflurane

Therapeutic Group

Anaesthetic

Indication Dosage

Induction Of Anaesthesia (in Oxygen Or Nitrous Oxideoxygen): 

By Inhalation: 

  • Adult: Initially 0.5 %, Increased To 3 %, Adjusted According To Response, Administered Using Specifically Calibrated Vaporiser 

Maintenance Of Anaesthesia (in Nitrous Oxide-oxygen): 

By Inhalation: 

  • Adult: 1-2.5 %, To Be Administered Using a Specifically Calibrated Vaporiser; An Additional 0.5-1% May Be Required When Given With Oxygen Alone 

Maintenance Of Anaesthesia In Caesarean Section (in Nitrous Oxide-oxygen): 

By Inhalation: 

  • Adult: 0.5-0.75 %, To Be Administered Using Specifically Calibrated Vaporizer

Content

  • Liquid: Isoflurane 99.9% Liquid Inhalation.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • General Anaesthetic

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Breath-holding
  • Cough
  • Irritate Mucous Membrane
  • Laryngospasm
  • May Depress Neonatal Respiration If Used During Delivery.