SEVOFLURANE

Indications & Dose:

Induction of 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 of anaesthesia (in oxygen or nitrous oxide– oxygen)

• BY INHALATION

Adult: 0.5–3 %, adjusted according to response, to be administered using specifically calibrated vaporiser 

Contraindications:

Susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia 

Side Effects:

Also agitation occurs frequently in children

PREGNANCY May depress neonatal respiration if used during delivery.

BREAST FEEDING Breast-feeding can be resumed as soon as mother has recovered sufficiently from anaesthesia.

RENAL IMPAIRMENT Use with caution.

PATIENT AND CARER ADVICE

Driving and skilled tasks

Patients given sedatives and analgesics duringminor outpatient procedures should be very carefully warned about the risk of driving or undertaking skilled tasks afterwards. For a short general anaesthetic the risk extends to at least 24 hours after administration. Responsible persons should be available to take patients home. The dangers of taking alcohol should also be emphasised.

Cautions:

Susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation 

Precautions:

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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Patient And Carer Advice: