Sevoflurane
Sevoflo is a brand-name inhaled anesthetic agent used to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It is administered via inhalation and is valued for its rapid onset of action and smooth recovery profile. This medication is primarily used in operating room settings by anesthesiologists and trained anesthesia providers.
Sevoflo is an inhaled anesthetic used to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1245040
- Generic
- Sevoflo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and children undergoing surgical procedures. It may be employed in both inpatient and outpatient surgical settings.
As an inhaled anesthetic agent, Sevoflo works by depressing the central nervous system to produce a reversible state of unconsciousness and analgesia during medical procedures.
Must be administered only by qualified anesthesia providers in controlled settings with appropriate monitoring equipment available. Common side effects may include respiratory depression, hypotension, and agitation upon awakening. Patients should be monitored continuously during administration and recovery.
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