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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Induction of general anaesthesia
Age: Adult
Condition: Premedicated patient
Dose: Inhalation – Up to 5% volume/volume with oxygen (or mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide)
Note: Individualised according to age and clinical status. Doses are given via calibrated vaporiser.
Indication: Induction of general anaesthesia
Age: Adult
Condition: Unpremedicated patient
Dose: Inhalation – Up to 8% volume/volume
Note: Doses are given via calibrated vaporiser.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Induction of general anesthesia
Age: Child
Dose: Inhalation – Up to 7% volume/volume with oxygen (or mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide)
Note: given via calibrated vaporizer
Indication: Maintenance of general anesthesia
Age: Child
Dose: Inhalation – Up to 7% volume/volume with oxygen (or mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide)
Note: given via calibrated vaporizer
Administration
  • For hospital use only
  • Must be administered by anesthesiologist
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Competitive neuromuscular blockers
May enhance effect and duration
Isoniazid, Alcohol
Metabolism and toxicity increased

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Malignant Hyperthermia
Risk of severe reaction

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store between 15-30° C. Protect from light.

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