Methoxyflurane Flashcards

1
Q

Drug class

A

Analgesic at low doses

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2
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Pharmacology

A

Volatile self-administered inhalation analgesic indicated for short term-pain relief that has a great propensity to diffuse into fatty tissue

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3
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Metabolism

A

By the liver & excreted mainly by the lungs

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4
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Indications

A

Pain

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5
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Contraindications

A
  • Allergy and/or adverse drug reaction
  • < 1yr
  • Hx significant liver or renal disease
  • Hx malignant hyperthermia
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6
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Precautions

A
  • ALOC

* Intoxicated or drug affected pts

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7
Q

Side effects

A
  • ALOC
  • Cough
  • Renal / hepatic failure (following repeated High dose expose)
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8
Q

Presentation

A

3ml bottle

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9
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Routes

Onset

Duration

A

INH

1-3mins

5-10mins

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10
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Dosages

A

Adult
INH 3ml, repeated after 20mins, total max dose 6ml

Paediatric ≥ 1yr
INH 3ml, single dose only

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