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Halothane

Introduction

Name

• Halothane.

Class of drug

• Inhalational general anesthetic.

Description

Chemical name

• Halothane: halogenated, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon containing bromine, chlorine and fluorine.
• 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane.

Molecular formula

• C2HBrClF3.

Physical properties

• Heavy liquid.

Storage requirements

• Keep below 40°C.
• Keep away from light.

Uses

Indications

• Inhalational anesthetic General anesthesia: overview.
• Potent and highly volatile so should be delivered only through a calibrated vaporizer.

Administration

Pharmocokinetics

Precautions

Interactions

with other drugs

• Increased risk of arrhythmia.

• Reduce concentration of halothane required to achieve surgical anesthesia.

Adverse Reactions