Sevoflurane [sevofluran]

topical
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Terms

fluoromethyl 2,2,2-trifluoro-(trifluoromethyl)ethylether
Sevorane

 

BAX 3084
Fluoromethyl Hexafluoroisopropyl Ether
Fluoromethyl-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl Ether
Sevorane
Ultane

Definition

A non-explosive inhalation anesthetic used in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It does not cause respiratory irritation and may also prevent PLATELET AGGREGATION.

DUI
D000077149 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0053801
CAS
Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(fluoromethoxy)-
History note
2019 (1975)
Public note
2019; SEVOFLURANE was indexed under METHYL ETHERS 1999-2019, under ETHERS 1983-1998, and under HYDROCARBONS, FLUORINATED 1975-1982

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.355 Ethers 45
D02.355.601 Methyl Ethers 25
D02.355.601.200 Anisoles 32
D02.355.601.250 Bis(Chloromethyl) Ether 1
D02.355.601.325 Desflurane 5
D02.355.601.400 Enflurane 3
D02.355.601.536 Guaiacol 17
D02.355.601.570 Isoflurane 26
D02.355.601.620 Methoxyflurane 30
D02.355.601.810 Sevoflurane 28
D02.455 Hydrocarbons 139
D02.455.526.510 Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated 34
D02.455.526.510.140 Chlorofluorocarbons 6
D02.455.526.510.213 Desflurane 5
D02.455.526.510.286 Fluoroacetates 20
D02.455.526.510.432 Fluorobenzenes 56
D02.455.526.510.435 Fluorocarbons 118
D02.455.526.510.576 Flurothyl 9
D02.455.526.510.788 Sevoflurane 28