Sevoflurane

Therapeutic Group

Anaesthetic

Indication Dosage

Induction And Maintenance Of General Anaesthesia (in Oxygen Or Nitrous Oxide-oxygen): 

By Inhalation: 

  • Adult: Initially 0.5-1 %, Then Increased To Up To 8 %, Increased Gradually, According To Response, To Be Administered Using Specifically Calibrated Vaporiser 
    Maintenance: 0.5-3 %, Adjusted According To Response 
  • Children: Initially 0.5-1 %, Then Increased To Up To 7% Adjusted According To Response, To Be Administered Using a Specifically Calibrated Vaporiser 
  • Maintenance: 0.5%-3% Adjusted According To Response. See Literature.

Content

  • Liquid For Inhalation: Sevoflurane.

Pregnancy

May Depress Neonatal Respiration If Used During Delivery

Stability

  • General Anaesthetic

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Urinary Retention
  • Dystonia
  • Leucopenia
  • Torsade De Pointes

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