Abstract
Two patients given methoxyflurane for analgesia over 14 and 16 days developed renal failure and died. The inhaler was withdrawn from the New Zealand market in 1984.
MeSH terms
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Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
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Aged
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Analgesia*
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Female
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Humans
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Methoxyflurane / administration & dosage
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Methoxyflurane / adverse effects*
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Middle Aged
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers