Chemical formula: C₃H₂F₆O Molecular mass: 168.038 g/mol PubChem compound: 42113
Desflurane is one of a family of halogenated methyl ethyl ethers, which are administered by inhalation, producing a dose-related temporary loss of consciousness and of pain sensations, suppression of voluntary motor activity, reduction of autonomic reflexes, and depression of respiration and the cardiovascular system.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N01AB07 | Desflurane | N Nervous system → N01 Anesthetics → N01A Anesthetics, general → N01AB Halogenated hydrocarbons |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESFLURANE Inhalation vapour liquid | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Desflurane is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Japan (JP)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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