Isoflurane, USP Inhalation Anesthetic For Use in Horses and Dogs

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Isoflurane by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd., Halocarbon Life Sciences, LLC, Pharmasol. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ISOFLURANE- isoflurane inhalant 
Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd.

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Isoflurane, USP
Inhalation Anesthetic
For Use in Horses and Dogs

Warning: Not for use in horses intended for food.

CAUTION:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION

Isoflurane, USP is a nonflammable, nonexplosive general inhalation anesthetic agent. Its chemical name is l-chloro-2,2,2- trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether, and its structural formula is:

Chemical Structure

Each mL contains 99.9% isoflurane.

  • * Equation for vapor pressure calculation:
  • Some physical constants are:
      Molecular weight184.5
      Boiling point at 760 mm Hg48.5°C
      Refractive index n20D1.2990-1.3005
      Specific gravity 25°/25°C1.496
      Vapor pressure in mm Hg*20°C238
    25°C295
    30°C367
    35°C450
    log10Pvap   = A + B
           T
    where:A = 8.056
    B = - 1664.58
    T = °C + 273.16
    Partition coefficients at 37°C:
      Water/gas0.61
      Blood/gas1.43
      Oil/gas90.8
    Partition coefficients at 25°C - rubber and plastic:
      Conductive rubber/gas  62.0
      Butyl rubber/gas  75.0
      Polyvinyl chloride/gas110.0
      Polyethylene/gas ~ 2.0
      Polyurethane/gas ~ 1.4
      Polyolefin/gas ~ 1.1
      Butyl acetate/gas ~ 2.5
    Purity by gas chromatography>99.9%
    Lower limit of flammability in oxygen or nitrous oxide at 9 joules/sec. and 23°CNone
    Lower limit of flammability in oxygen or nitrous oxide at 900 joules/sec. and 23°CGreater than useful concentration in anesthesia

    MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration) is 1.31% in horses1 and 1.28% in dogs6.

    Isoflurane is a clear, colorless, stable liquid containing no additives or chemical stabilizers. Isoflurane has a mildly pungent, musty, ethereal odor. Samples stored in indirect sunlight in clear, colorless glass for five years, as well as samples directly exposed for 30 hours to a 2 amp, 115 volt, 60 cycle long wave U.V. light were unchanged in composition as determined by gas chromatography. Isoflurane in one normal sodium methoxide-methanol solution, a strong base, for over six months consumed essentially no alkali, indicative of strong base stability. Isoflurane does not decompose in the presence of soda lime (at normal operating temperatures), and does not attack aluminum, tin, brass, iron or copper.

    CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    Isoflurane, USP is an inhalation anesthetic. Induction and recovery from anesthesia with isoflurane are rapid. 2, 5 The level of anesthesia may be changed rapidly with isoflurane. Isoflurane is a profound respiratory depressant. RESPIRATION MUST BE MONITORED CLOSELY IN THE HORSE AND DOG AND SUPPORTED WHEN NECESSARY. As anesthetic dose is increased, both tidal volume and respiratory rate decrease.3,6 This depression is partially reversed by surgical stimulation, even at deeper levels of anesthesia.

    Blood pressure decreases with induction of anesthesia but returns toward normal with surgical stimulation. Progressive increases in depth of anesthesia produce corresponding decreases in blood pressure; however, heart rhythm is stable and cardiac output is maintained with controlled ventilation and normal PaCO2 despite increasing depth of anesthesia. The hypercapnia which attends spontaneous ventilation during isoflurane anesthesia increases heart rate and raises cardiac output above levels observed with controlled ventilation. 3 Isoflurane does not sensitize the myocardium to exogenously administered epinephrine in the dog.

    Muscle relaxation may be adequate for intra-abdominal operations at normal levels of anesthesia. However, if muscle relaxants are used to achieve greater relaxation, it should be noted that: ALL COMMONLY USED MUSCLE RELAXANTS ARE MARKEDLY POTENTIATED WITH ISOFLURANE, THE EFFECT BEING MOST PROFOUND WITH THE NONDEPOLARIZING TYPE. Neostigmine reverses the effect of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants in the presence of isoflurane but does not reverse the direct neuromuscular depression of isoflurane.

    INDICATIONS

    Isoflurane, USP is used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in horses and dogs.

    CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Isoflurane, USP is contraindicated in horses and dogs with known sensitivity to isoflurane or to other halogenated agents.

    WARNINGS

    Increasing depth of anesthesia with isoflurane, USP may increase hypotension and respiratory depression. The electroencephalographic pattern associated with deep anesthesia is characterized by burst suppression, spiking, and isoelectric periods.4

    Since levels of anesthesia may be altered easily and rapidly, only vaporizers producing predictable percentage concentrations of isoflurane should be used (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

    The action of nondepolarizing relaxants is augmented by isoflurane. Less than the usual amounts of these drugs should be used. If the usual amounts of nondepolarizing relaxants are given, the time for recovery from myoneural blockade will be longer in the presence of isoflurane than in the presence of other commonly used anesthetics.

    Not for use in horses intended for human consumption.

    PRECAUTIONS

    Isoflurane, like some other inhalational anesthetics, can react with desiccated carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbents to produce carbon monoxide which may result in elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels in some patients. Case reports suggest that barium hydroxide lime and soda lime become desiccated when fresh gases are passed through the CO2 absorber canister at high flow rates over many hours or days. When a clinician suspects that CO2 absorbent may be desiccated, it should be replaced before the administration of isoflurane.

    Usage in Pregnancy: Reproduction studies have been performed in mice and rats with no evidence of fetal malformation attributable to isoflurane, USP. Adequate data concerning the safe use of isoflurane in pregnant and breeding horses and dogs have not been obtained.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Hypotension, respiratory depression and arrhythmias have been reported.

    OVERDOSAGE

    In the event of overdosage, or what may appear to be overdosage, the following action should be taken:

    Stop drug administration, establish that the airway is clear and initiate assisted or controlled ventilation with pure oxygen as circumstances dictate.

    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    Caution: Operating rooms should be provided with adequate ventilation to prevent the accumulation of anesthetic vapors.

    Premedication: A premedication regimen, which may be employed depending upon the patient status, to avert excitement during induction, might include an anticholinergic, a tranquilizer, a muscle relaxant, and a short-acting barbiturate.

    Inspired Concentration: The delivered concentration of isoflurane, USP should be known. Isoflurane may be vaporized using a flow-through vaporizer specifically calibrated for isoflurane. Vaporizers delivering a saturated vapor which then is diluted (e.g., Verni-trol® vaporizer) also may be used. The delivered concentration from such a vaporizer may be calculated using the formula:

    % isoflurane=100PVFV
    ————
    FT (PA-PV)
    where:PA=Pressure of atmosphere
    PV=Vapor pressure of isoflurane
    FV=Flow of gas through vaporizer (mL/min)
    FT=Total gas flow used (mL/min)

    Isoflurane contains no stabilizer. Nothing in the drug product alters calibration or operation of these vaporizers.

    Induction:

    Horses: Inspired concentrations of 3.0 to 5.0% isoflurane alone with oxygen following a barbiturate anesthetic induction are usually employed to induce surgical anesthesia in the horse.

    Dogs: Inspired concentrations of 2.0 to 2.5% isoflurane alone with oxygen following a barbiturate anesthetic induction are usually employed to induce surgical anesthesia in the dog.

    These concentrations can be expected to produce surgical anesthesia in 5 to 10 minutes.

    Maintenance: The concentration of vapor necessary to maintain anesthesia is much less than that required to induce it.

    Horses: Surgical levels of anesthesia in the horse may be sustained with a 1.5 to 1.8% concentration of isoflurane in oxygen.

    Dogs: Surgical levels of anesthesia in the dog may be sustained with a 1.5 to 1.8% concentration of isoflurane in oxygen.

    The level of blood pressure during maintenance is an inverse function of isoflurane concentration in the absence of other complicating problems. Excessive decreases, unless related to hypovolemia, may be due to depth of anesthesia and in such instances may be corrected by lightening the level of anesthesia.

    Recovery from isoflurane anesthesia is typically uneventful.2

    HOW SUPPLIED

    Isoflurane, USP is packaged in 300 mL (NDC: 46060-755-03) and 250 mL (NDC: 46066-755-04) amber-colored bottles.

    Storage: Store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86° F).

    ANADA 200-129, Approved by FDA

    References

    1. Steffey, E. P., Howland, D. Jr., Giri, S. and Eger, E.I.II.: Enflurane, Halothane and Isoflurane Potency in Horses.
      Am. J. Vet. Res. 38(7): 1037-1039, 1977.
    2. Auer, J. A., Garner, H.E., Amend, J.F., Hutcheson, D.P. and Salem, C.A.: Recovery from Anesthesia in Ponies: A Comparative Study of the Effects of Isoflurane, Enflurane, Methoxyflurane and Halothane. Equine Vet. J. 10(1): 18-23, 1978.
    3. Steffey, E.P., and Howland, D. Jr.: Comparison of Circulatory and Respiratory Effects of Isoflurane and Halothane Anesthesia in Horses.
      Am. J. Vet. Res. 41(5): 821-825, 1980.
    4. Auer, J.A., Amend, J.F., Garner, H.E., Hutcheson, D.P. and Salem, C.A.:
      Electroencephalographic Responses During Volatile Anesthesia in Domestic Ponies: A Comparative Study of Isoflurane, Enflurane, Methoxyflurane, and Halothane.
      Equine Practice 3: 130-134, 1979.
    5. Klide, A.M.: Cardiopulmonary Effects of Enflurane and Isoflurane in the Dog.
      Am. J. Vet. Res., Vol. 37, No. 2: 127-131, 1976.
    6. Steffey, E. P., Howland, D.: Isoflurane Potency in the Dog and Cat.
      Am. J. Vet. Res., Vol. 38, No. 11: 1833-1836, 1977.

    Manufactured for:
    Aspen Veterinary Resources®, LTD.
    Liberty, MO 64068
    www.pivetalvet.com
    Rev. 10/19

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mL Bottle Carton

    NDC: 46066-755-04

    Pivetal™

    ISOFLURANE, USP

    INHALATION ANESTHETIC

    A nonflammable,
    nonexplosive,
    inhalation anesthetic

    For use in horses and dogs

    Caution: Federal law restricts this
    drug to use by or on the order of a
    licensed veterinarian.

    ANADA 200-129, Approved by FDA.

    Net Contents: 250 mL

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mL Bottle Carton
    ISOFLURANE 
    isoflurane inhalant
    Product Information
    Product TypePRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 46066-755
    Route of AdministrationRESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Isoflurane (UNII: CYS9AKD70P) (Isoflurane - UNII:CYS9AKD70P) Isoflurane1 mL  in 1 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 46066-755-041 in 1 CARTON
    1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
    2NDC: 46066-755-031 in 1 CARTON
    2100 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANADAANADA20012906/29/199512/14/2022
    Labeler - Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd. (627265361)
    Registrant - Halocarbon Life Sciences, LLC (002027514)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Halocarbon Life Sciences, LLC109112409API MANUFACTURE, MANUFACTURE
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Pharmasol065144289LABEL, PACK

    Revised: 12/2022