Consumer Information for: ISOFLURANE USP

You should talk to your anesthesia professional prior to your anesthesia if you are aware of any of the following conditions:

• You have been told that you are allergic to isoflurane or other inhaled general anesthetics, or components of the container.
• You have previously had general anesthesia, particularly if repeated over a short period of time.
• A doctor has difficulty placing a tube down your throat to help you breathe.
• You are pregnant (or may be pregnant).
• You are breast-feeding.
• You or a member of your family suffers from malignant hyperthermia (a genetic disorder that causes rapid raise in body temperature).
• You are suffering from any other illness, such as diabetes, severe headaches, cancer, problems with your nerves or muscles (especially muscular dystrophy), nausea, or vomiting.
• You have or are at risk for developing Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP). ICP is increased pressure inside the skull with general symptoms such as headache, vomiting without nausea, altered level of consciousness, back pain, and changes to your eyesight.
• You have low blood pressure, heart, kidney, or liver problems.
• You are taking prescription or non-prescription medications or herbal medicines.

Recovery of consciousness following Isoflurane USP administration generally occurs within minutes. Change in mood may persist for several days following administration.

Performance of activities requiring mental alertness or coordination such as operating a motor vehicle or hazardous machinery may be impaired for some time after general anesthesia. Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate hazardous machinery for at least 24 hours after having a general anesthetic.