Anaesthesia

•  Contraindicated in: Jaundice, Pheochromocytoma, Obstetric cases.
•  Not contraindicated in: Previous Hepatitis A.
•  Associated complications:
  • Malignant Hyperthermia
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • ↑ Intracranial Tension
  • Predisposes to Arrhythmias
•  Stored: Amber bottles, colorless liquid.
•  Preservative: Thymol
•  Poor analgesic.
• Beta-blocker–like myocardial effects.
• Rapid, smooth induction.
• Dissolves in rubber.