Sevoflurane
Information about Sevoflurane
Sevoflurane uses
Sevoflurane is used for general Anaesthesia.
How sevoflurane works
Sevoflurane is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Common side effects of sevoflurane
Vomiting, Nausea, Confusion, Agitation, High blood pressure, Slow heart rate, Apnea (absence of breathing), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Cough, Salivary hypersecretion, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Tachycardia, Respiratory disorder, Vocal cord spasms, Chills, Fever, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Hypoxia (decreased oxygen level in blood), Asthma, Urinary retention, Glycosuria, Anaphylactic reaction, Liver dysfunction, Seizure, Malignant hyperthermia (increased body temperature), Cardiac arrest
Available Medicine for Sevoflurane
Expert advice for Sevoflurane
- Sevoflurane is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Sevoflurane affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.