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Penthrane
Question | Answer |
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TYPE | Volatile inhalation anaesthetic and analgesic agent |
PRESENTATION | 3ml bottle |
ACTION: | Central Nervous System depressant |
USE: | For relief of pain of all origins |
ADVERSE EFFECTS: | 1. Altered consciousness 2. Renal dysfunction 3. Jaundice |
CONTRA-INDICATIONS | 1. Depressed level of consciousness 2. Known hypersensitivity |
PRECAUTIONS | 1. Renal disease 2. Diabetes 3. Antibiotic or barbiturate use 4. Caution if patient unable to self-administer |
DOSE | Up to 3mls, self administered via Penthrox inhaler, with up to 8 L/minute of Oxygen Repeat x 1 as required Dose should not exceed 6mls/day or 15mls/week |