Question 1

what are the long term effects of  exposure to halothane on my health ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Halothane is rarely used in the United States as there are other inhaled anesthetics that have taken its place. Halothane is associated with liver damage, however this is quite rare.  Other possible effects of multiple repeated anesthetics could include mild cognitive dysfunction, typically in elderly patients.

Question 2

what are the effects of halothane?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Halothane is rarely used in the United States as there are other inhaled anesthetics that have taken its place. Halothane is associated with liver damage, however this is quite rare.  Other possible effects of multiple repeated anesthetics could include mild cognitive dysfunction, typically in elderly patients.

Question 3

what does halothane do to the body?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia: It is a volatile agent (gas) that causes general anesthesia. It is sedating, amnestic (makes you lose memory) and analgesic.  You don't feel anything, and are deeply asleep . No one know exactly how any of the General anesthetics work. Halothane is absorbed by the body and can cause rare immune responses. Halothane is longer available in the U.S., but is used in some parts of the world

Question 4

could halothane make a human unconscious ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Halothane is an inhalation agent and can and is  used to induce unconsciousness during anesthetic induction and maintenance as well. It does have its advantages and disadvantages though.

Question 5

is it possible to make a person unconscious in seconds with halothane or does it take longer?

Accepted Answer

No: Halothane's onset of action is 1.5-3 minutes.

Question 6

please help! what is the maximum recommended dose of adrenaline that can be used on a patient taking halothane anaesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Halothane/EPI: Halothane is rarely used anymore - perhaps in some under-developed countries.  Halothane is known to sensitize the heart muscle to the arrhythmogenic effects of drugs such as epinephrine.  I am not aware of any studies (human) stating specifically the maximum recommended dose.  It is best to not expose a patient to halothane.

Question 7

can you tell me how halothane sensitizes the heart to epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

It blocks: potassium channels. I doubt you will find Halothane anymore in any US operating room

Question 8

i need a refill on my medication?

Accepted Answer

So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 9

i need refills on my medications?

Accepted Answer

Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 10

should i be on medication for a gfr of 38?

Accepted Answer

Nephrologist: You ought consult a kidney specialist to ascertain the cause and adjust your diet. Other treatment, if any, would depend on the cause of your kidney disorder.

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