Forane Inhaler
Abbott

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In-stock 100 ml in 1 bottle
1,126.65

USED FOR:
General Anaesthesia

COMPOSITION:
Isoflurane (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Forane Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Forane Inhaler is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Forane Inhaler may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Forane Inhaler in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Forane Inhaler in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Isoflurane   NA

Uses of Forane Inhaler
Forane Inhaler is used for general Anaesthesia.

How to use Forane Inhaler
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

How Forane Inhaler works
Forane Inhaler causes a reversible loss of consciousness allowing surgery without pain and distress.

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Erythema, Abnormal heart rhythm, Headache, Abnormal white blood cells, Shivering, Vomiting, Nausea, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Agitation, Apnea (absence of breathing), Nightmare, Liver dysfunction, Hyperventilation, Abnormal dreams, Abnormal behavior, Double vision, Hallucination, Thrombophlebitis, Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, Malignant hyperthermia (increased body temperature), Local site pain, Transient apnea, Increased respiratory rate , Stridor, Myoclonus, Hypertonia, Increased blood pressure, Tachycardia, Confusion, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Slow heart rate, Respiratory depression, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Decreased blood pressure.

Expert advice for Forane Inhaler


You will be continuously monitored for blood potassium levels during the operation, as the drug is known to raise blood potassium levels.
You may be constantly monitored during entire anaesthetic procedure to observe any signs of low blood pressure, changes in pulse rate, irregular heart beat and ventilation.
It may raise the intracranial pressure (the pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid) and impair the ability to drive or operate machinery for few days. 
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to isoflurane or any of its ingredients or any other inhalational anaesthetics.
Avoid if Patients has past or family history of malignant hyperthermia (rapid rise in body temperature).
Avoid if Patients has history of porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Forane a controlled substance?
No, it's not a controlled substance

Q. Is Forane carcinogenic?
No, Forane not carcinogenic.

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