Sevorane
Sevorane is an inhaled anesthetic used to put you to sleep for surgery.
Form
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Active Ingredient
Sevoflurane
Manufacturer
AbbVie Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor determines the dose during surgery.
Method
It is given as a vapor to breathe in through a special machine by trained medical staff.
Important
The medical team will decide the maximum amount and duration for your procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Cough
- •Restlessness
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Fast heart rate
- •High blood pressure
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Throat spasm (laryngospasm)
- •Increased saliva
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Changes in blood sugar
- •Abnormal liver tests
- •Changes in white blood cell count
- •Increased fluoride in blood
RARE
- •Complete heart block
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Seizures
- •Involuntary muscle movements (dystonia)
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Irregular heart rhythm (including a prolonged QT interval)
- •Tightening of the airways (bronchospasm)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Wheezing
- •Liver damage (e.g., inflammation, failure, cell death)
- •Itching and hives
- •Swollen face
- •Rash (including contact rash)
- •Chest discomfort
- •Severe muscle cramps and high fever (malignant hyperthermia)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to sevoflurane or other similar anesthetics.
- Do not use if you have ever had or have a family history of a serious reaction called malignant hyperthermia.
- This medicine can make your breathing slow down. Your breathing will be closely watched.
- Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition, especially if you have a prolonged QT interval.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you take medicines that affect your liver.
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- Not recommended for pregnant women, but it's safe for C-sections. If breastfeeding, wait 48 hours after use and discard milk.
- Your ability to react might be slower after anesthesia. Do not drive or use machines until your doctor says it's safe.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures.