Renal failure following methoxyflurane analgesia

N Z Med J. 1987 Nov 25;100(836):707-8.

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 The inhaler was withdrawn from the New Zealand market in 1984.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • Aged
  • Analgesia*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methoxyflurane / administration & dosage
  • Methoxyflurane / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers

Substances

  • Methoxyflurane