Fluothane
OVERDOSE
In the event of overdosage, or what may appear to be overdosage, drug administration should be stopped, and assisted or controlled ventilation with pure oxygen initiated.
There is no specific antidote. Treatment should be aimed at maintaining respiratory function (by moving the patient to fresh air or inserting an emergency airway with respiratory support) and cardiovascular function.
Cases of internal ingestion must be treated symptomatically.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Fluothane is not recommended for obstetrical anesthesia except when uterine relaxation is required.
Generic Name: Halothane
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