Methoxyflurane Flashcards
1
Q
** Methoxyflurane **
Drug Class
A
Analgesic– Fluorinated hydrocarbon anaesthetic
Provides analgesia when inhaled at low concentrations
2
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
Onset
A
1 minute
3
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
Duration
A
25 minutes
4
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
Indications
A
Pain
5
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
contraindications
A
*Hypersensitivity to fluorinated anaesthetics
*children under 1 year,
*patients unable to cooperate, including those affected by drugs or alcohol
*severe head injury and an altered level of consciousness,
*susceptible to malignant hyperthermia
6
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
Dose
A
- 3 mL vaporized in a Penthrox® Inhaler device
- Repeated once only after 15 mins
- Maximum daily dose 6ml*
- Maximum weekly dose 15ml*
7
Q
** Methoxyflurane**
Side Effects
A
ALOC
Dizziness
Cough
