Halothane
Drug Details
- Description
- Halothane is a potent inhalational general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It is a halogenated alkane that provides rapid onset and recovery, but its use has declined due to potential side effects such as hepatotoxicity.
- Alternative Names
- Halothane is also known as 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane.
- Key Genes
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Key genes associated with halothane include:
- RYR1 (ryanodine receptor 1)
- CACNA1S (calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 S)
- ATP2A1 (ATPase sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ transporting 1) - Drug Use
- Halothane is used as an inhalational anesthetic for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
- Genetic Factors Influencing Response
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