Forane Flashcards
1
Q
Forane Generic Name
A
Isoflurane
2
Q
Forane Indications
A
General anesthesia
3
Q
Forane Contraindications
A
Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility
4
Q
Forane Adverse Effects
A
Respiratory depressant
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
5
Q
Forane MOA
A
Not clearly defined
GABA and glycine interaction
6
Q
Forane Drug Class
A
General inhalation anesthetic
7
Q
Forane Dose
A
Induction: 1.5-3%
Maintenance: 0.5-2.5%
Increases with concomitant used of nitrous oxide
8
Q
Forane Age Considerations
A
Age will decrease MAC = younger patients require higher concentrations
9
Q
Forane and Muscle Relaxants
A
Forane potentiates nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents profoundly
10
Q
Neostigmine
A
Reversal agent for nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents
11
Q
Forane and Pregnancy
A
Not recommended, can cause birth defects
Use scavenger line
