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What liver injury has been reported with isoflurane?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Isoflurane has been reported to cause liver injury ranging from mild, transient increases in liver enzymes to fatal hepatic necrosis in very rare instances.

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AErrane 100% Liquid Inhalation VapourBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 4Document updated 23 May 2019

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