Methoxyflurane

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Methoxyflurane is a member of the drug class general anesthetics.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N02BG09

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000076-38-0

Chemical Formula

C3-H4-Cl2-F2-O

Molecular Weight

164

Therapeutic Category

Anesthetic, inhalation

Chemical Name

Ethane, 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxy-

Foreign Names

• Methoxyfluranum (Latin)
• Methoxyfluran (German)
• Méthoxyflurane (French)
• Metoxiflurano (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Methoxyflurane (OS: BAN, USAN)
• Méthoxyflurane (OS: DCF)
• Methoxyflurane (PH: USP 32, BP 1980)

Brand Names

• Metofane (veterinary use)
  Schering-Plough Animal Health, United States



• Penthrox
  Medical Developments, Australia; Medical Developments, Oman; NZ Medical & Scientific, New Zealand

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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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