Sevoflurane Benefits & Uses

Sevoflurane is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

General Anesthesia

Sevoflurane Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.6 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: patients between age group 25-40 years should get 2.1% in oxygen and 40-60 years should get 1.7% in oxygen
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.6 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given in oxygen
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.4 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given in oxygen
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given in oxygen
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given in oxygen
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.3 percentage Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given in oxygen

Sevoflurane Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sevoflurane is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Agitation
Cough
Dizziness
Rash
Insomnia
Headache
Hiccup
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Sevoflurane Related Warnings

Is the use of Sevoflurane safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Sevoflurane.

Mild
Is the use of Sevoflurane safe during breastfeeding?

Sevoflurane does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sevoflurane on the Kidneys?

Sevoflurane is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sevoflurane on the Liver?

Side effects of Sevoflurane rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sevoflurane on the Heart?

Sevoflurane has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sevoflurane with Other Drugs

Sevoflurane should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Sevoflurane Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sevoflurane unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Sevoflurane

Is this Sevoflurane habit forming or addictive?

Sevoflurane is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sevoflurane can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sevoflurane is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sevoflurane is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sevoflurane Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sevoflurane

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sevoflurane together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sevoflurane

Consumption of alcohol and Sevoflurane together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 381

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ultane® (sevoflurane)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Sevorane® (Sevoflurane)

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