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Breathing should be monitored during methoxyflurane use for pain relief because respiratory depression has been reported even at analgesic doses, and there is a risk of respiratory depression and hypoxia.
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- PENTHROX 99.9%, 3 ml inhalation vapour, liquidGalen Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 13Document updated
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