- Isoflurane
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IUPAC_name = 2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-ethane
CAS_number = 26675-46-7
ATC_prefix = N01
ATC_suffix = AB06
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PubChem = 3763
DrugBank = APRD00212
C=3 | H=2 | Cl=1 | F=5 | O=1
molecular_weight = 184.5 g/mol
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routes_of_administration =Isoflurane (2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoro-ethane) is a
halogenated ether used for inhalationalanesthesia . Together withenflurane andhalothane , it replaced the flammable ethers used in the pioneer days ofsurgery . Its use in human medicine is now starting to decline, being replaced withsevoflurane ,desflurane and the intravenous anaestheticpropofol . Isoflurane is still frequently used forveterinary anaesthesia .Isoflurane is always administered in conjunction with
air and/or pureoxygen . Oftennitrous oxide is also used. Although its physical properties means that anaesthesia can be induced more rapidly than withhalothane , its pungency can irritate the respiratory system, negating this theoretical advantage conferred by its physical properties. It is usually used to maintain a state of general anesthesia that has been induced with another drug, such asthiopentone orpropofol . It vaporizes readily, but is a liquid at room temperature. It is completely non-flammable.A major advantage of isoflurane is that the
patent covering its use has expired, therefore it is very economical to use.Physical properties
Mechanism of action
Isoflurane reduces pain sensitivity (
analgesia ) and relaxes muscles. The mechanism by which general anesthetics produce the anesthetic state is not clearly understood but likely involves interactions with multiple receptor sites to interfere with synaptic transmission. Isoflurane binds toGABA receptor s,glutamate receptor s andglycine receptor s, and also inhibits conduction in activatedpotassium channel s. Glycine inhibition helps to inhibit motor function, while bonding to glutamate receptors mimics the effects ofNMDA . It activatescalcium ATPase through an increase in membrane fluidity, and binds to the D subunit ofATP synthase andNADH dehydrogenase . In addition, a number of general anesthetics attenuate gap junction communication, which could contribute to anesthetic action.Possible link to cognitive decline
Isoflurane exposure has been shown to induce cognitive decline in mice. [cite journal
title=Brain and behavior changes in 12-month-old Tg2576 and nontransgenic mice exposed to anesthetics
author= S. L. Bianchi, T. Tran, C. Liu, S. Lin, Y. Li, J. M. Keller, R. G. Eckenhoff, M. F. Eckenhoff
journal=Neurobiology of Aging
volume=28
issue=in press
pages=in press
year=2007
doi= 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2007.02.009] Exposure of cultured human cells to isoflurane has been reported to induceapoptosis and accumulation and aggregation ofamyloid beta protein. [cite journal
title=The Inhalation Anesthetic Isoflurane Induces a Vicious Cycle of Apoptosis and Amyloid β-Protein Accumulation
author= Z. Xie, Y. Dong, U. Maeda, R. D. Moir, W. Xia, D. J. Culley, G. Crosby, R. E. Tanzi
journal=Journal of Neuroscience
volume=27
issue=6
pages=1247–1254
year=2007
doi= 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.5320-06.2007
pmid=17287498] Further research will be required to establish whether or not clinical exposure to isoflurane leads todementia (Alzheimer's disease ). [cite journal
title=Uncomplicated general anesthesia in the elderly results in cognitive decline: Does cognitive decline predict morbidity and mortality?
author= M. C. Lewis, I. Nevoa, M. A. Paniaguaa, A. Ben-Aric, E. Prettoa, S. Eisdorfera, E. Davidsona, I. Matotc, C. Eisdorfer
journal=Medical Hypotheses
volume=68
issue=3
pages=484–492
year=2007
doi= 10.1016/j.mehy.2006.08.030] [cite news
url=http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.asp?docID=600964
title=Anesthetic Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
date=15 January 2007
publisher= HealthDay News
accessdate=2007-08-08
first=Steven
last=Reinberg]References
External links
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