Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isoflurane
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Enflurane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N01AB06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Forane?
Uses
It is used to put you to sleep for surgery . It is used to cause sleep during a procedure.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Enflurane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Enflurane. It belongs to General Anesthetics-Volatile pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Isoflurane is 184.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Inhalation
0.2 to 0.5 % — As recommended.
Aa required
Safety Alerts
Isoflurane is contraindicated in conditions like Coronary artery disease, Genetic Susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia, Neurological procedures
Important Warnings
Avoid isoflurane in patients having susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia
Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness
Patients with chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension may require adjustment of their therapy before anaesthesia
Anesthetics should be given with caution in patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal or hepatic impairment
Avoid use during pregnancy
Isoflurane should be used with caution in patients with pheochromocytoma or with raised intracranial pressure
Use of the isoflurane in the patient with myasthenia gravis can cause an increase in the muscular weakness due to the neuromuscular blocking effect of anesthetics
The drug should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation
Side Effects
Breath-holdingcoughirritate mucous membranelaryngospasmmay depress neonatal respiration if used during delivery.
Drug Interactions
Isoflurane is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAdrenalineAtracurium (Besylate)DoxapramMivacurium (Cl)Nitric OxideNitrous OxidePancuronium (Br)PropofolPropofolIsoflurane can be expected to increase the anesthetic or sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of Propofol Injectable Emulsion.Suxamethonium (Cl)Vecuronium (Br) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Inhaler Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 2,855
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 2,855
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