Methoxyflurane

Question 1

What type of drug is methoxyflurane?

Answer 1

Volatile inhalation anaesthetic and analgesic agent

Question 2

What is the action of methoxyflurane?

Answer 2

CNS depressant

Question 3

What is the indication for methoxy?

Answer 3

Pain relief of any origin

Question 4

What are the adverse effects of methoxy?

Answer 4

1. ALOC
2. Renal dysfunction
3. Jaundice

Question 5

Contraindications for methoxy?

Answer 5

1. Depressed LOC
2. KSAR
3. Malignant hyperthermia

Question 6

Precautions for methoxy?

Answer 6

1. Renal disease
2. Diabetes
3. Antibiotic or barbiturate use
4. Caution if pt unable to self administer