Desflurane

Generic Name
Desflurane
Brand Names
Suprane
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H2F6O
CAS Number
57041-67-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
CRS35BZ94Q
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.
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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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Associated Therapies
Induction and Maintenance of General Anesthesia, Maintenance of anesthesia therapy
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