Sevoflurane
About Sevoflurane
Sevoflurane belongs to the class of inhalation anaesthetic agents used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia during surgical procedures. Anesthesia is a medical procedure that reduces pain and discomfort during surgical or medical procedures.
Sevoflurane contains 'Sevoflurane', an inhaled, volatile anaesthetic. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness.
You will be given Sevoflurane as a gas in the air you breathe to keep you asleep during the operation. Sevoflurane could occasionally have undesirable consequences during your procedure, just like other general anaesthetics. These include feeling anxious or nervous, decreased blood pressure, cough, nausea, and vomiting since your anaesthetist will immediately address any issues that emerge during your procedure.
Sevoflurane is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Sevoflurane 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 Sevoflurane, 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. Patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Sevoflurane.
Uses of Sevoflurane
Medicinal Benefits
Sevoflurane contains Sevoflurane, an inhaled general anaesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia during surgical procedures. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness. Sevoflurane 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
Storage
Side Effects of Sevoflurane
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous)
- Decreased blood pressure (hypotension)
- Increased blood pressure (hypertension)
- Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- Cough
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Chills
- Fever (pyrexia)
- Low body temperature (hypothermia)
- Slow, shallow breathing (respiratory depression)
- Watering mouth (salivary hypersecretion)
- Abnormal sugar (glucose) level
- Abnormal liver function test
- White blood cell counts are abnormal
Drug Warnings
Sevoflurane is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Sevoflurane 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. So, before taking Sevoflurane, 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.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Sevoflurane may interact with antiarrhythmic medications (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol), antidepressants (e.g. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, citalopram), 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: Sevoflurane may interact with various medical conditions, including Hyperthermia (abnormally high body temperature), hepatic dysfunction (liver failure), hyperkalemia (high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood), intracranial pressure (pressure exerted by fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the skull and on the brain tissue), renal impairment (kidney failure), and seizures.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeYou are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Sevoflurane.
Pregnancy
cautionSevoflurane should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving Sevoflurane if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionBreastfeeding should be discontinued for 48 hours following Sevoflurane treatment, and any milk produced during this time should be discarded.
Driving
unsafePatients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Sevoflurane.
Liver
cautionCaution should be exercised while using Sevoflurane in patients with liver impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving Sevoflurane if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionCaution should be exercised while using Sevoflurane in patients with Kidney impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving Sevoflurane if you have a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
safe if prescribedYour doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Habit Forming
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Anesthesia: Anesthesia is a medical procedure that relieves discomfort during procedures such as surgery, some screening and diagnostic tests, tissue sample removal (e.g., skin biopsies), and dental treatments. It enables people to receive operations that allow them to live better and longer lives.
FAQs
Sevoflurane belongs to the class of inhalation anaesthetic agents used to induce and maintain general anaesthesia during surgical procedures.
Sevoflurane contains Sevoflurane, which is an inhaled general anaesthetic. It acts on the brain and causes unconsciousness.
Sevoflurane 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.
Caution should be exercised in administering general anaesthesia, including sevoflurane, to patients with mitochondrial disorders. So, let your doctor know about all medical conditions before administering Sevoflurane.
