Desflurane

  • Brand Name : Suprane
  • Drug Class : General Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Desflurane and How Does It Work?

Desflurane is a prescription medication used for maintenance of general anesthesia. Desflurane may be used alone or with other medications.

  • Desflurane is available under the following different brand names: Suprane 

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Desflurane?

Common side effects of Desflurane include:

  • Increased saliva,
  • Redness in the eyes or eyelids,
  • Anxiety,
  • Hyperventilation,
  • Irritability,
  • Itching skin,
  • Restlessness,
  • Shaking, and
  • Trouble sleeping

Serious side effects of Desflurane include:

  • Hives,
  • Difficulty breathing,
  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • Bluish lips or skin,
  • Body aches or pain,
  • Congestion,
  • Cough,
  • Sore throat,
  • Fever,
  • Hoarseness,
  • Runny nose,
  • Breathing that stops,
  • Tender or swollen glands in the neck,
  • Tightness in the chest,
  • Trouble swallowing,
  • Voice changes,
  • Blurred vision,
  • Chest pain or discomfort,
  • Dizziness,
  • Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat,
  • Headache,
  • Lightheadedness,
  • Fainting,
  • Nervousness,
  • Pounding in the ears,
  • Slow or irregular heartbeat,
  • Unusual tiredness,
  • Dark urine,
  • Difficulty moving,
  • Dark urine,
  • Feeling flushed or redness of the skin (especially on the face and neck),
  • Tiredness,
  • Weakness,
  • Joint pain,
  • Light-colored stools,
  • Muscle aches,
  • Muscle cramps,
  • Nausea,
  • Vomiting,
  • Noisy breathing,
  • Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck,
  • Sweating,
  • Swollen joints,
  • Upper right abdominal pain,
  • Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice),
  • Abdominal pain,
  • Confusion,
  • Convulsions,
  • Little or no urine,
  • Dry mouth,
  • Increased thirst,
  • Loss of appetite,
  • Weakness,
  • Heaviness of the legs,
  • Loss of blood pressure or pulse, and
  • Cardiac arrest

Rare side effects of Desflurane include:

  • none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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