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Medicines sevofluraneQuestion & answer

sevoflurane · Medicine question

What is sevoflurane used for in adult surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Sevoflurane is used to induce and maintain general anaesthesia in adults undergoing inpatient or outpatient surgery.

Sources for this answer

SevofluraneAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 27Document updated 15 June 2020

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