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Brand: Suprane
Desflurane is a volatile anesthetic used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and children. It is a halogenated methyl ethyl ether with a rapid onset and offset, making it useful for surgeries requiring quick recovery. Desflurane is a nonflammable liquid at room temperature but vaporizes easily for inhalation administration.
For induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and children.
Outcome:
Malignant hyperthermia
Mechanism:
Increased calcium release from sarcoplasmic reticulum
Outcome:
Increased risk of hypotension
Mechanism:
Additive myocardial depressant effects
Outcome:
Decreased seizure threshold
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: Improved drug delivery systems for enhanced control and reduced environmental impact (2025, 70% confidence).
Based on current usage and safety profile, desflurane's approval status is likely to remain stable (95% confidence).
Inhalational Anesthetic, Halogenated Ether
Halogenated Methyl Ethyl Ether