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Ultane

Generic name: Sevofluranesee-voe-FLOO-rane ]
Drug class: General anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 12, 2023.

Ultane is used for:

Causing general anesthesia (loss of consciousness) before and during surgery.

Ultane is an anesthetic. It works by depressing activity in the central nervous system, which causes loss of consciousness.

Do NOT use Ultane if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ultane :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ultane . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ultane . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ultane may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ultane :

Use Ultane as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ultane .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Ultane :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Agitation; dizziness; drowsiness; increased cough; increased saliva; lightheadedness; nausea; shivering; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chills; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; seizures; unusual change in amount or urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing; slow heartbeat.

Proper storage:

Ultane is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Ultane at home, store Ultane as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Ultane out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ultane . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.