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Methoxyflurane

Medical Definition: An inhalation anesthetic. Currently, methoxyflurane is rarely used for surgical, obstetric, or dental anesthesia. If so employed, it should be administered with NITROUS OXIDE to achieve a relatively light level of anesthesia, and a neuromuscular blocking agent given concurrently to obtain the desired degree of muscular relaxation. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p180)
Also Called: Anecotan,Penthrane
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 76-38-0

Methoxyflurane Medical Definitions and Terms

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