Halothane
Information about Halothane
Halothane Uses
Halothane is used for general Anaesthesia.
How Halothane works
Halothane is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Common side effects of Halothane
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Nausea, Vomiting, Slow heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Elevations of aminotransferases
Available Medicine for Halothane
HypnothaneNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹175 to ₹16502 variant(s)
Expert advice for Halothane
- Halothane is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Halothane affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.