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Isofluran Piramal

Active Ingredient:
Isoflurane
Origin:
EU

Isofluran Piramal (Isoflurane)

Isoflurane, the active ingredient in Isofluran Piramal, is an inhalational anesthetic presented as a sterile solution for inhalation use. It produces rapid loss of consciousness and analgesia, allowing both induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult and pediatric surgical patients.

GNH India supplies Isofluran Piramal as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, transplant centres, oncology centres, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Piramal Critical Care B.V.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Isoflurane is used in the anesthetic pathway to provide controlled loss of consciousness during surgery.

  • Induction of general anesthesia: provides rapid onset of unconsciousness for surgical procedures.
  • Maintenance of general anesthesia: sustains appropriate depth of anesthesia throughout the operative period.
  • Pediatric anesthesia: enables safe anesthesia management in children undergoing surgery.
  • Outpatient procedures: facilitates short‑duration anesthesia for minor surgeries.

How It Works

  • Isoflurane potentiates the inhibitory GABA_A receptor, enhancing chloride influx and neuronal hyperpolarization, while simultaneously inhibiting excitatory neurotransmission such as NMDA receptors. This combined effect reduces neuronal firing, lowers cerebral metabolic rate, and produces loss of consciousness and analgesia, with additional modulation of potassium channels and sympathetic tone contributing to its anesthetic profile.

Side Effects

Isoflurane may cause a range of adverse reactions, varying from mild to severe.

Common Side Effects

  • Airway irritation: cough or laryngospasm.
  • Hypotension: reduced blood pressure.
  • Respiratory depression: decreased ventilation.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Malignant hyperthermia: rare life‑threatening hypermetabolic reaction.
  • Cardiac arrhythmia: severe rhythm disturbances.
  • Hepatic dysfunction: rare liver enzyme elevation.

Precautions & Warnings

When using Isofluran Piramal, clinicians should observe several safety measures.

  • Patient monitoring: continuous ECG, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
  • Ventilation management: adjust fresh gas flow and tidal volume as needed.
  • Temperature control: maintain normothermia to reduce risk of malignant hyperthermia.
  • Drug interactions: avoid concurrent use with potent CYP450 inhibitors without monitoring.
  • Special populations: use cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease.
  • Store at ambient temperature: keep container sealed, protect from light and moisture.

Avoid Interactions

Isofluran Piramal can interact with other medicines, requiring attention to potential effects.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Potent CYP2E1 inhibitors: may increase Isoflurane plasma levels.
  • Central nervous system depressants (e.g., high‑dose opioids): risk of profound respiratory depression.
  • Sodium channel blockers (e.g., certain antiarrhythmics): may exacerbate cardiac depression.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Co‑administration with other halogenated anesthetics: additive CNS depression.
  • Beta‑blockers: may enhance hypotensive effect.
  • Diuretics: may affect renal clearance of metabolites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Isofluran Piramal is employed to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It provides rapid loss of consciousness and analgesia, allowing surgeons to perform operations safely in both adult and pediatric patients.

Isoflurane works by enhancing the activity of the inhibitory GABA_A receptor, which increases chloride ion flow and hyperpolarizes neurons. At the same time, it suppresses excitatory pathways such as NMDA receptors, leading to reduced neuronal firing, loss of consciousness, and analgesia.

The dose of Isofluran Piramal is determined by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s age, weight, surgical requirements, and monitoring parameters. Specific dosing regimens are not disclosed publicly and should follow the prescriber’s instructions.

Safety data for Isofluran Piramal in pregnancy and lactation are limited. It should only be used when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the fetus or infant, and under close medical supervision.

To order Isofluran Piramal, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including cold‑chain if needed), and import documentation.

Isofluran is comparable to other volatile anesthetics such as sevoflurane. While both provide rapid induction and maintenance of anesthesia, Isofluran typically has a lower blood‑gas partition coefficient, which may result in slower emergence compared with sevoflurane, but it is often chosen for its cost‑effectiveness and stable hemodynamic profile.

Isofluran Piramal should be stored at ambient temperature, below 25 °C, in its original sealed container. Protect the solution from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Handling requires standard precautions for volatile anesthetic agents, including use of appropriate vapour‑capture systems in the operating room.

Isofluran Piramal is administered by inhalation using a calibrated vapouriser attached to an anesthesia machine. The solution is vaporised into a carrier gas (usually oxygen or air) and delivered to the patient’s airway, allowing precise control of anesthetic depth.

The most serious risks include malignant hyperthermia, a rare but life‑threatening hypermetabolic reaction; severe hypotension leading to cardiovascular instability; and profound respiratory depression requiring immediate airway support and ventilation management.

Isofluran Piramal should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity to isoflurane or other halogenated anesthetics, those with a personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia, and individuals with severe cardiovascular instability where further depression of blood pressure could be hazardous.

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