Methoxyflurane

Question 1

What is the drug classification for Methoxyflurane?

Answer 1

Inhaled analgesic

Question 2

What schedule is Methoxyflurane classified under?

Answer 2

Schedule 4 (Restricted Drugs)

Question 3

What is the action of Methoxyflurane?

Answer 3

Volatile, patient-controlled analgesia, providing short-term pain relief

Question 4

What are the side effects of Methoxyflurane?

Answer 4

• Altered level of consciousness

- Cough

Question 5

What are the indications for administration of Methoxyflurane?

Answer 5

Pain

Question 6

What are the contraindications for administering Methoxyflurane?

Answer 6

• Known severe allergic reaction
• Severe renal or hepatic impairment
• Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
• History of malignant hyperthermia
• Patients < 1 year old
• More than 15mL (5 dosages) per week

Question 7

What are the precautions to consider when administering Methoxyflurane?

Answer 7

• Altered level of consciousness
• Drug or alcohol affected patients
• Renal / hepatic failure in high repeated dosages

Question 8

What is the onset for Methoxyflurane?

Answer 8

1 - 3 minutes

Question 9

What is the duration of Methoxyflurane’s effect?

Answer 9

5 - 10 minutes

Question 10

What is the dosage of Methoxyflurane?

Answer 10

3mL

Question 11

How is Methoxyflurane administered?

Answer 11

Inhaler

Question 12

What is the max dose for paediatric patients?

Answer 12

3mL, single dose only

Question 13

What is the max dose for adult patients?

Answer 13

6mL, two inhalers

Question 14

What are considerations for health care workers when administering Methoxyflurane?

Answer 14

Avoid administering it in an enclosed environment