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Penthrane
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |