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SEVOFLURANE is a medicine that you breathe to help reduce any pain from a procedure or surgery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medication is for inhalation. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as neonates for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-astemizole
-bepridil
-certain antibiotics like grepafloxacin and sparfloxacin
-cisapride
-droperidol
-halofantrine
-levomethadyl
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-pimozide
-St. John's wort
-terfenadine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-isoniazid, INH
-narcotic medicines for pain
-neuromuscular blockers like pancuronium, vecuronium, and atracurium
-ziprasidone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medication. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
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This does not apply. This medication is not for regular use.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
•breathing problems
•dark urine
•fast, irregular heartbeat
•feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
•general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
•high body temperature
•right upper belly pain
•seizures
•slow or difficult breathing
•unusually weak or tired
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•agitation, nervousness
•cough
•drowsiness
•nausea, vomiting
•shivering
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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