Drug reference
isoflurane
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anesthetics)
Mechanism of action
Volatile liquid inhalation anesthetic
Common side effects
- Arrhythmias
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dose-dependent hypotension
- Shivering
Known interactions (3)
- dronedarone + isoflurane Major
- isoflurane + pimozide Major
- isoflurane + thioridazine Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is isoflurane?
isoflurane belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does isoflurane work?
Volatile liquid inhalation anesthetic
What are the common side effects of isoflurane?
Arrhythmias, Vomiting, Nausea, Dose-dependent hypotension, Shivering
Which drugs interact with isoflurane?
dronedarone, pimozide, thioridazine
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