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Halothane MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Halothane
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.526.340
Unique ID
D006221
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006221
Scope Note
A nonflammable, halogenated, hydrocarbon anesthetic that provides relatively rapid induction with little or no excitement. Analgesia may not be adequate. NITROUS OXIDE is often given concomitantly. Because halothane may not produce sufficient muscle relaxation, supplemental neuromuscular blocking agents may be required. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p178)
Entry Term(s)
1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Chloro-2-Bromoethane
Fluothane
Ftorotan
Narcotan
Pharm Action
Anesthetics, Inhalation
Registry Numbers
UQT9G45D1P
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Related Numbers
151-67-7
CAS Type 1 Name
Ethane, 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoro-
NLM Classification #
QV 81
Public MeSH Note
BROMCHLORTRIFLUORETHANE was see HALOTHANE 1978-94
Online Note
use HALOTHANE to search BROMCHLORTRIFLUORETHANE 1978-94
History Note
BROMCHLORTRIFLUORETHANE was see HALOTHANE 1978-94
Date Established
1963/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Halothane Preferred
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