Enflurane Medication Information

Get detailed information on Enflurane, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Enflurane provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Enflurane

Pronunciation : en-flu-rane

ICD Code : Y48.3 Therapeutic Classification : Local Anesthetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Enflurane

International :

Ethrane

Why is Enflurane Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a structural isomer of isoflurane, prescribed for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

When should Enflurane not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in people with known or suspected genetic susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia (Life threatening condition with an elevated body temperature triggered by exposure to certain drugs used for general anesthesia).

What is the dosage of Enflurane?

Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia- Adult: Induction- 0.4% v/v in air, O2 or nitrous oxide-oxygen mixtures, increase by increments of 0.5% v/v every few breaths to a max of 4.5%. Maintenance: 0.5-3% v/v. do not exceed 3% v/v during spontaneous respiration.

How should Enflurane be taken?

It comes as a solution for inhalation, to be administered by a trained anesthesia professional.

What are the warnings and precautions for Enflurane?

• Patient may develop with increased risk of abnormal heart rate/rhythm, monitor patient condition carefully during and after the treatment.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, lungs, liver or kidney impairment; elderly, obesity, epilepsy, during pregnancy and lactation.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Enflurane?

Most Common- High body temperature, hallucinations, abnormal heart rhythm, fainting or lightheadedness, dizziness and drowsiness.
Miscellaneous- Headache, nausea, vomiting, shivering, difficulty in breathing and yellowing of eyes or skin.