Methoxyflurane Flashcards
1
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Drug class
A
Analgesic at low doses
2
Q
Pharmacology
A
Volatile self-administered inhalation analgesic indicated for short term-pain relief that has a great propensity to diffuse into fatty tissue
3
Q
Metabolism
A
By the liver & excreted mainly by the lungs
4
Q
Indications
A
Pain
5
Q
Contraindications
A
- Allergy and/or adverse drug reaction
- < 1yr
- Hx significant liver or renal disease
- Hx malignant hyperthermia
6
Q
Precautions
A
- ALOC
* Intoxicated or drug affected pts
7
Q
Side effects
A
- ALOC
- Cough
- Renal / hepatic failure (following repeated High dose expose)
8
Q
Presentation
A
3ml bottle
9
Q
Routes
Onset
Duration
A
INH
1-3mins
5-10mins
10
Q
Dosages
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Adult
INH 3ml, repeated after 20mins, total max dose 6ml
Paediatric ≥ 1yr
INH 3ml, single dose only