Isoflurane Usp Information

Isoflurane Usp is a prescription medicine that is available as a Liquid. It is typically used for the treatment of Anesthesia.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Isoflurane Usp. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Isoflurane Usp can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Isoflurane Usp are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Isoflurane Usp's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Isoflurane Usp related warnings talks about Isoflurane Usp's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Isoflurane Usp have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Isoflurane Usp with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Isoflurane Usp, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Isoflurane Usp Benefits & Uses
Isoflurane Usp Dosage & How to Take
Isoflurane Usp Side Effects
Isoflurane Usp Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Isoflurane Usp with Other Drugs
Isoflurane Usp Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Isoflurane Usp
Isoflurane Usp Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Isoflurane Usp Benefits & Uses

Isoflurane Usp is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Isoflurane Usp Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 9 ml Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: initial induction dose is 1.5% to 3%, which usually produces surgical anesthesia in 7 to 10 minutes

Isoflurane Usp Related Warnings

Is the use of Isoflurane Usp safe for pregnant women?

Isoflurane Usp shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Isoflurane Usp safe during breastfeeding?

Isoflurane Usp is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Isoflurane Usp on the Kidneys?

Isoflurane Usp is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Isoflurane Usp on the Liver?

Using Isoflurane Usp does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Isoflurane Usp on the Heart?

Side effects of Isoflurane Usp rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Isoflurane Usp with Other Drugs

Isoflurane Usp should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Paracetamol,Codeine

Amoxapine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Fentanyl

Isoflurane Usp Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Isoflurane Usp unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Arrhythmia
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Isoflurane Usp

Is this Isoflurane Usp habit forming or addictive?

Isoflurane Usp does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Isoflurane Usp as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Isoflurane Usp should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Isoflurane Usp is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Isoflurane Usp Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Isoflurane Usp

Taking Isoflurane Usp with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Isoflurane Usp

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Isoflurane Usp with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 380

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Forane® (isoflurane)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Forthane® (isoflurane)

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