Isoflurane
Isoflurane ISOFLURANE An isomer of enflurane & desflurane. Mild pungent odour. Isoflurane – Pungent volatile anaesthetic agent, Colourless. Less soluble. Nonflammable. Stable. Rapid and smooth induction. MAC – 1.5% ACTIONS: Heart: Lesser effects. Does not sensitize heart to catecholamines. Hence, safe in pheochromocytoma. Isoflurane has least cardiotoxic – Due to least effect on myocardial contractility. Muscle: Adequate muscle relaxation. USES: Inhalational agent of choice for producing controlled […]


