Synonyms: Penthrane®
methoxyflurane is an approved drug (FDA (date unknown))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Methoxyflurane is a halogenated ether volatile inhalational anaesthetic. In the US it was withdrawn from the market for safety concerns (it is nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic) but is still available/used in other countries, including the UK (for emergency relief of moderate to severe pain in conscious adult patients as a result of trauma).
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