Sevoflurane Liquid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Breath-Holding Spell
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • Agitation
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Delirium
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Body Temperature
  • Respiratory Obstruction

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Headache

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With High Fevers And Muscle Contractions Called Malignant Hyperthermia
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acidosis, A High Level Of Acid In The Blood
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood
  • Fainting
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Itching
  • Liver Failure
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Rapid Deep Breathing
  • Seizures
  • ST Segment Changes On An EKG
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
  • Ventricular Premature Beats
  • Wheezing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Skin Rash
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Dry Mouth
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Pink Eye
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Taste Impairment
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing

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