Desflurane
Suprane (desflurane) is a brand-name inhaled anesthetic medication used to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It belongs to the class of halogenated ether anesthetics and is administered via vaporizer along with oxygen or oxygen-nitrous oxide mixtures. Suprane is typically reserved for adult patients due to its potential to cause airway irritation, particularly during mask induction.
Suprane is an inhaled anesthetic used for general anesthesia during surgery in adult patients.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152394
- Generic
- Suprane
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
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- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Suprane is used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult patients undergoing surgical procedures. It is not recommended for mask induction in pediatric patients due to its tendency to cause coughing, breath-holding, and laryngospasm.
Suprane is a volatile halogenated ether that depresses central nervous system activity to produce a reversible state of general anesthesia. Its low blood-gas partition coefficient allows for rapid onset and quick adjustments to anesthetic depth.
Suprane requires specialized vaporizer equipment and continuous monitoring of vital signs during administration. It may increase heart rate and can trigger malignant hyperthermia in susceptible individuals. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and respiratory complications. It should only be administered by trained anesthesia providers in controlled settings.
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