Desflurane
- Generic Name
- Desflurane
- Brand Names
- Suprane
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C3H2F6O
- CAS Number
- 57041-67-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- CRS35BZ94Q
Overview
Desflurane, or I-653, a a volatile anesthetic that is more rapidly cleared and less metabolized than previous inhaled anesthetics such as methoxyflurane, sevoflurane, enflurane, or isoflurane.. It was developed in the late 1980s out of a need for a more rapidly acting and rapidly cleared inhaled anesthetic. Desflurane was granted FDA approval on 18 September 1992.
Background
Desflurane, or I-653, a a volatile anesthetic that is more rapidly cleared and less metabolized than previous inhaled anesthetics such as methoxyflurane, sevoflurane, enflurane, or isoflurane.. It was developed in the late 1980s out of a need for a more rapidly acting and rapidly cleared inhaled anesthetic. Desflurane was granted FDA approval on 18 September 1992.
Indication
Desflurane is indicated for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia in adults, as well as the maintenance of anesthesia in pediatric patients.
Associated Conditions
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