Description:

New contraindication: Severe adverse reaction to inhaled anaesthetic gases.
New caution: Administration on consecutive days is not recommended.
Side effects amended:
Very common – Dizziness
Common – Coughing on initiation, drowsiness, headache, nausea
Elderly – Hypotension and bradycardia
Uncommon – see BNF / SPC link
Dosage and administration: If stronger analgesia is required, patient can cover dilutor hole on the activated carbon chamber with finger during use. (New image included)
Patients should be advised to take the lowest possible dose to achieve pain relief.

Date Update Posted Online: May 10, 2023

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