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Definition of Isoflurane

1. Noun. A widely used inhalation anesthetic.

Definition of Isoflurane

1. Noun. (organic compound) A halogenated ether, ''2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-ethane'' that is used as an inhalation anesthetic ¹

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Medical Definition of Isoflurane

1. 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether. A stable, non-explosive inhalation anaesthetic, relatively free from significant side effects. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, inhalation. Chemical name: Ethane, 2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isoflurane

Literary usage of Isoflurane

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"For maintenance of surgical anesthesia: 1.5 to 1.8 percent isoflurane (with oxygen). (ii) Dogs: For induction of surgical anesthesia: 2 to 2.5 percent ..."

2. Computers and Information Technologies in Agricultural Production and edited by Karl Schneider (1998)
"Descriptors: rats; anesthetics; anesthesia; hypertension Abstract: The isoflurane requirement to keep 50% of rats (Rattus norvegicus) unresponsive to ..."

3. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"Three other commonly used inhalation agents are halothane, isoflurane and methoxyflurane. ... isoflurane is also a stable, nonflammable agent. ..."

4. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"The profiles of acute effects produced by desflurane (1000-32000 ppm), enflurane (1000-12000 ppm) and isoflurane (1000-8000 ppm) were similar to one another ..."

5. Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards by Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, National Research Council (2006)
"Goldberg, ME, J. Cantillo, GE Larijani, M. Torjman, D. Vekeman, and H. Schieren. 1996. Sevoflurane versus isoflurane for maintenance of anesthesia: Are ..."

6. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"For maintenance of surgical anesthesia: 1.5 to 1.8 percent isoflurane (with oxygen). (ii) Dogs: For induction of surgical anesthesia: 2 to 2.5 percent ..."

7. Computers and Information Technologies in Agricultural Production and edited by Karl Schneider (1998)
"Descriptors: rats; anesthetics; anesthesia; hypertension Abstract: The isoflurane requirement to keep 50% of rats (Rattus norvegicus) unresponsive to ..."

8. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"Three other commonly used inhalation agents are halothane, isoflurane and methoxyflurane. ... isoflurane is also a stable, nonflammable agent. ..."

9. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"The profiles of acute effects produced by desflurane (1000-32000 ppm), enflurane (1000-12000 ppm) and isoflurane (1000-8000 ppm) were similar to one another ..."

10. Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards by Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, National Research Council (2006)
"Goldberg, ME, J. Cantillo, GE Larijani, M. Torjman, D. Vekeman, and H. Schieren. 1996. Sevoflurane versus isoflurane for maintenance of anesthesia: Are ..."

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