Sevoflurane (Inhalation-Systemic)
Brand Names : Ultane, Sevorane
Precautions After Receiving This MedicineFor patients going home within 24 hours after receiving this medicine:
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Sevoflurane may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired, or weak
for a while after they receive it. It may also cause problems with coordination
and ability to think. Therefore, for about 24 hours (or longer if necessary)
after receiving sevoflurane, do not drive, operate moving
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert
.
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor or dentist, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other central nervous system (CNS)
depressants (medicines that may make you drowsy or less alert) for about 24
hours after you have received sevoflurane
. Taking these medicines or
drinking alcoholic beverages may add to the effects of sevoflurane. Some examples
of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies,
or colds; other sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine, prescription
pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; and muscle
relaxants.
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