Sevoflurane
Ultane (sevoflurane) is an inhaled anesthetic agent used to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It is administered via vaporizer in healthcare settings and is suitable for both adult and pediatric patients requiring surgery.
Ultane is an inhaled general anesthetic used to put and keep patients asleep during surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 220599
- Generic
- Ultane
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for surgical and procedural sedation in adults and children, including inpatient and outpatient procedures.
As a volatile halogenated anesthetic, Ultane works by depressing the central nervous system to produce loss of consciousness and immobility. It is believed to enhance GABA activity and inhibit NMDA glutamate receptors, though its precise mechanism is not fully characterized.
Administered only by trained anesthesia providers in controlled settings. May cause respiratory depression, hypotension, or cardiac arrhythmias. Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to halogenated anesthetics or those with history of malignant hyperthermia. Requires appropriate monitoring of vital signs throughout administration.
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