Sevoflurane

It is used to put you to sleep for surgery . It is used to cause sleep during a procedure.

It is used to put you to sleep for surgery . It is used to cause sleep during a procedure.

Sevoflurane is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Lactation.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash ; hives; itching ; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing ; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of a high potassium level like a heartbeat that does not feel normal; change in thinking clearly and with logic; feeling weak, lightheaded, or dizzy; feel like passing out; numbness or tingling; or shortness of breath . Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing. Slow heartbeat . Seizures . Feeling agitated. Muscle stiffness. Change in color of skin to a bluish color like on the lips, nail beds, fingers, or toes. This medicine may cause a very bad and sometimes deadly problem called malignant hyperthermia. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast heartbeat, fast breathing, fever, or spasm or stiffness of the jaw muscles. A type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval) has happened with sevoflurane. Sometimes, this has led to another type of unsafe abnormal heartbeat (torsades de pointes). Call your doctor right away if you have a fast or abnormal heartbeat, or if you pass out.

It should be given with caution in patients with hypovolemia, epilepsy, lipid metabolism disorder, and in elderly. It should not be used with electroconvulsive therapy. It is not recommended as an anesthetic in children under 3yrs of age.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

5 % v/v (5 (5)) As recommended. Inhalation — With oxygen or oxygen and nitrous oxide.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Sevoflurane is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAdrenalineAtracurium (Besylate)IsoniazidIsoproterenolMivacurium (Cl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Inhaler Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Heat.