Desflurane - DES-flure-ane belongs to the group of medication known as general anesthetics - - an-ess-THET-iks . Desflurane is using to cause general anesthesia - loss of consciousness before and during surgery. It is breathed in - inhaled. Although desflurane can be using by itself, combinations of anesthetics are often using together. This helps produce more effective anesthesia in some diseaseds.
General anesthetics are given only by or under the immediate supervision of a family doctor trained to use them . If you will be receiving a general anesthetic during surgery, your family doctor will give you the drug and closely follow your progress.
Desflurane is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
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