Halothane
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Halothane
What is Halothane
Halothane
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Halothane is a type of anesthesia that is used to cause unconsciousness for medical procedures. It works relatively quickly and does not cause excitement. It does not provide enough pain relief on its own, so nitrous oxide is often used together with it. Halothane may also not relax your muscles enough, so additional medications may be needed to achieve the desired relaxation.
Halothane
is the brand name
Halothane Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Halothane
Halothane
1975
1
Effectiveness
How Halothane Affects Patients
Halothane is a type of anesthetic used to put people to sleep for surgery. It lowers blood pressure, slows the heart rate, and makes it harder to breathe. It also relaxes muscles and reduces pain by changing how cells communicate and how the nerves send signals.
How Halothane works in the body
Halothane is a drug used to induce general anesthesia. It works by depressing nerve conduction, breathing, and the strength of heartbeats. It also binds to potassium channels in the brain, blocking signals that cause movement. Halothane also binds to NMDA and calcium channels, making it harder for electrical signals to travel from one cell to another.
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Halothane.
Common Halothane Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Halothane.
Azelastine
Major
Halothane may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cyclophosphamide
Major
The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Halothane.
Dosulepin
Major
The metabolism of Dosulepin can be decreased when combined with Halothane.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Halothane.
Halothane Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Halothane can be toxic and lead to dangerous illnesses such as malignant hyperthermia and hepatitis.
Patient Q&A Section about halothane
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is halothane used for?
"An inhalation anesthetic called halothane is used to make a person unconscious for medical procedures. Halothane can lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate and breathing."
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Where is halothane still used?
"Although halothane is a less expensive anaesthetic agent, it is still being used in many developing countries, including Iran."
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Is halothane still used in US?
"Alternate anesthetic agents such as sevoflurane are more commonly used in developed countries, and halothane is no longer available for purchase in the United States. Additionally, halothane plays a role in harming the ozone layer."
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Why is halothane banned?
"According to the World Health Organization's database on drug-induced hepatotoxicity, halothane is one of the top 10 most common causes of fatal liver damage. Therefore, halothane is not recommended for use in adults."
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