DESFLURANE

Overview

DESFLURANE is a Schedule H drug.
Desflurane is used to put you to sleep for surgery. It is used to cause sleep during care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in case of allergies, during pregnancy, elderly and in children.  It may cause tiredness, weakness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery for 24hours after receiving this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Common Side-Effects

DESFLURANE : Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Lightheadedness, Nervousness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

DESFLURANE : Body Pain, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, Hoarse Voice, Runny Nose, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing

Rare Side-Effects

DESFLURANE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Arms Joint Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Noisy Breathing, Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Technical Classification

DESFLURANE is categorized as: GENERAL ANESTHETICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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