| Drug Name |
Enflurane |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00770 |
| Description |
Enflurane is a halogenated inhalational anesthetic initially approved by the FDA in 1972. Since this date, it has been withdrawn from the US market.[L13646,L13649] Unlike its other inhalational anesthetic counterparts including [isoflurane] and [halothane], enflurane is known to induce seizure activity. In addition, it is known to cause increased cardio depressant effects when compared to other inhaled anesthetics.[A202022] |
| Indications and Usage |
Enflurane may be used for both the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It can also be used to induce analgesia for vaginal delivery. Low concentrations of enflurane can also be used as an adjunct to general anesthetic drugs during delivery by Cesarean section.[L13646] |
| Marketing Status |
approved; investigational; vet_approved |
| ATC Code |
N01AB04 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00228
|
| KEGG ID |
D00543
|
| MeSH ID |
D004737
|
| PubChem ID |
3226
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0AO9S
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
91I69L5AY5
|
| Synonyms |
Enflurane | Etran | Enlirane | Ethrane | Alyrane | Enfran |
