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==Introduction==

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'''Isoflurane''' is currently the most commonly used inhalation agent in veterinary practice. Similarly to [[Halothane|halothane]] it's main use is as a maintenance agent after induction with an [[Injectable Agents|injectable agent]] but, again, can be used to induce patients. However, it does not have a pleasant odour and so many patients will breath hold. Isoflurane is licenced in most companion animals.

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'''Isoflurane''' is currently the most commonly used inhalation agent in veterinary practice. Similarly to [[Halothane|halothane]] it's main use is as a maintenance agent after induction with an [[Injectable agents| injectable agent]] but, again, can be used to induce patients. However, it does not have a pleasant odour and so many patients will breath hold. Isoflurane is licenced in most companion animals.

==Pharmacokinetics==

==Pharmacokinetics==

*Isoflurane should not be used in patients with a susceptilbility to malignant hyperthermia.  

*Isoflurane should not be used in patients with a susceptilbility to malignant hyperthermia.  

*It potentiates non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents.

*It potentiates non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents.