Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Halothane(100% w/v)
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is only administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. You should not self administer this medicine.
The most common side effects include shivering, nausea, vomiting, high-grade fever, decreased blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hypnothane
Shivering
Vomiting
Nausea
High grade fever
Decreased blood pressure
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Halothane is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure or intracranial hemorrhage. The availability of alternate gas anesthetics with a lower metabolism and thus lower risk of toxicity for both animals and humans minimized the demand for this drug in North America.
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation.
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Halothane is indicated for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
Drug-Drug Interactions: HALOTHANE may interact with bronchodilators (e.g. aminophylline), antidepressants (e.g. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, citalopram), drugs treating abnormal heart rhythms (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol), HIV medication (e.g. efavirenz), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. fingolimod)
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided.
Drug-Disease Interactions: HALOTHANE contraindicated to use in a population with a history of unexplained jaundice or pyrexia after previous exposure to halothane and patients with known, or suspected, genetic predisposition to malignant hyperpyrexia (severe reaction).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AMINOPHYLLINE
ISOCARBOXAZID
PHENELZINE
CITALOPRAM
AMIDODARONE
SOTALOL
EFAVIRENZ
FINGOLIMOD
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Q. Is Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation still used?
Yes, Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is still used as a safe anesthetic drug in many parts of the world
Q. Is Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation flammable?
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is potent inflammable nor explosive inhalational anaesthetic.
