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Sevoflurane MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sevoflurane
Tree Number(s)
D02.355.601.810
D02.455.526.510.788
Unique ID
D000077149
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077149
Scope Note
A non-explosive inhalation anesthetic used in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It does not cause respiratory irritation and may also prevent PLATELET AGGREGATION.
Entry Term(s)
BAX 3084
Fluoromethyl Hexafluoroisopropyl Ether
Fluoromethyl-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl Ether
Sevorane
Ultane
Pharm Action
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Anesthetics, Inhalation
CAS Type 1 Name
Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(fluoromethoxy)-
Public MeSH Note
2019; SEVOFLURANE was indexed under METHYL ETHERS 1999-2019, under ETHERS 1983-1998, and under HYDROCARBONS, FLUORINATED 1975-1982
History Note
2019 (1975)
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2022/04/13
Sevoflurane Preferred
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