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Medicines isofluraneQuestion & answer

isoflurane · Medicine question

How is isoflurane mainly eliminated from the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Isoflurane (AErrane) is mainly eliminated through expired air, in which an average of 95% is recovered.

Sources for this answer

AErrane 100% Liquid Inhalation VapourBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 4Document updated 23 May 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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