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HALOTHANE LIQUID 250ML

HALOTHANE LIQUID 250ML

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Ici India Ltd

Consume Type

INHALATION

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About HALOTHANE LIQUID

HALOTHANE LIQUID is used for general anaesthesia induction and maintenance. Anesthesia is a medical procedure that reduces pain and discomfort during surgical or medical procedures. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, and the tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

HALOTHANE LIQUID contains ' Halothane' is an inhaled, general anaesthetic. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness.

You will be given halothane as a gas in the air you breathe to keep you asleep during the operation. Halothane could occasionally have undesirable consequences during your procedure, just like other general anaesthetics. These include trouble breathing, low blood pressure, an erratic or slowly beating heart, or excessive muscle relaxation since your anaesthetist will immediately address any issues that emerge during your procedure.

HALOTHANE LIQUID is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to halothane or other similar anaesthetics or if you or any family member suffered from a condition known as malignant hyperpyrexia (a sudden severe fever) when having a drug during a previous operation. So, before taking the HALOTHANE LIQUID , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Children under 18 years of age undergoing dental procedures outside the hospital are not recommended to use. Patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving halothane.

Uses of HALOTHANE LIQUID

HALOTHANE LIQUID is used for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.

Medicinal Benefits

HALOTHANE LIQUID belongs to the inhalation anaesthetics class used for general anaesthesia induction and maintenance. HALOTHANE LIQUID contains ' Halothane' is an inhaled, general anaesthetic. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness. Halothane puts you to sleep and maintains your unconsciousness during an operation. It stops you from knowing what happens during surgical processes and other procedures.

Directions for Use

It may be administered by the nonrebreathing technique, partial rebreathing, or closed technique. To keep you sleeping during the procedure, you will be given halothane as a gas in your breathing.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of HALOTHANE LIQUID

  • Disturbances of the heart rhythm
  • Feeling sick
  • Being sick or feeling shivery

Drug Warnings

HALOTHANE LIQUID is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to halothane or other similar anaesthetics if you or any family member suffered from a condition known as malignant hyperpyrexia (a sudden severe fever) when having a drug during a previous operation, or If you are under 18 years of age and are having dental treatment outside hospital. So, before taking the HALOTHANE LIQUID , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Also, let your doctor know if you are a pregnant woman or a nursing mother. Also, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness, especially in the face and throat), phaeochromocytoma (high blood pressure due to a tumour near the kidneys), or liver or kidney dysfunction.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: HALOTHANE LIQUID may interact with bronchodilators (e.g. aminophylline), antidepressants (e.g. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, citalopram), drugs treating abnormal heart rhythms (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol), HIV medication (e.g. efavirenz), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. fingolimod)

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Drug-Disease Interactions: HALOTHANE LIQUID contraindicated to use in a population with a history of unexplained jaundice or pyrexia after previous exposure to halothane and patients with known, or suspected, genetic predisposition to malignant hyperpyrexia (severe reaction).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMINOPHYLLINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • AMIDODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • FINGOLIMOD

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is not a disease but a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific body area). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know something is wrong in the body and helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis and stomach aches.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking HALOTHANE LIQUID .

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Pregnancy

Caution

HALOTHANE LIQUID should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving the HALOTHANE LIQUID if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

HALOTHANE LIQUID is excreted into the breast milk. Breastfeeding should be stopped for 24 hours after halothane anaesthesia.

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Driving

Unsafe

Patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving halothane.

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Liver

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using HALOTHANE LIQUID in patients with liver impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving the HALOTHANE LIQUID if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using HALOTHANE LIQUID in patients with Kidney impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving the HALOTHANE LIQUID if you have a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Children under 18 years of age undergoing dental procedures outside the hospital are not recommended to use.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Infinity Towers A Wing, 7th Floor Dlf Cyber City Phase Ii, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon - 122002
Other Info - HAL0204

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FAQs

HALOTHANE LIQUID is used for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.
HALOTHANE LIQUID contains ' Halothane' is an inhaled, general anaesthetic. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness.
HALOTHANE LIQUID may affect your heart rhythm. Disturbances of the heart rhythm are very common. Your anaesthetist will quickly deal with any problems that arise during your operation.
Exposure to halothane within three months should be avoided unless there are strong reasons. Your anaesthetist will weigh the benefits and the risks.

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