Sevoflurane Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Sevoflurane-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Sevoflurane brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Sevoflurane

Pronunciation : see-voe-FLOO-rane

ICD Code : Y48.0 Therapeutic Classification : Inhalational Anesthetics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Sevoflurane

Sevorane Inhaler | Sevorane (99.97%)

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International :

Sevorane Inhalation and Soln, Ultane

Why is Sevoflurane Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a halogenated hydrocarbon, acts as a general anesthetic during surgery either alone or combined with other medications. It is given by inhalation. This helps to produce more effective anesthesia in some patients.

When should Sevoflurane not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected susceptibility to malignant elevated body temperature, previous hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sevoflurane?

Inhalation Via a calibrated vaporiser: Induction: Up to 5% v/v w/ oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide. Maintenance: 0.5-3% v/v w/ or w/o nitrous oxide.

How should Sevoflurane be taken?

It comes as a inhaler, to inhale by mouth.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sevoflurane?

•Maintenance of blood movement stability is important in patients with coronary artery disease.

• It may make the patient drowsy, tired, or weak for a while after they receive it. Do not drive a car, or operate moving machinery, while taking this medication.

• ♦Caution needed for patients with history of raised intracranial pressure; congenital Long QT Syndrome or patients taking drugs that can prolong the QT interval, heart, lung, kidney, or liver impairment, elderly, and obese patients.

What are the side effects of Sevoflurane?

Central Nervous System- Agitation, seizure-like activity. movement disorder in children.
Heart- Low blood pressure, malignant elevated body temperature,
Respiratory- Difficult in breathing, increased cough.
Gastrointestinal- Salivation, nausea, vomiting.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, shivering, postoperative liver inflammation.