General anesthetics halogenated hydrocarbon

The halogenated hydrocarbons are generally of low acute toxicity, but several are associated with anesthetic effects and cardiac sensitization. Cardiac sensitization to halogenated alkanes appears related to the number of chlorine or fluorine substitutions. Halogenated alkanes in which >75% of the... [Pg.161]

General anesthetic prototype inhaled halogenated hydrocarbon. Tox cardiovascular and respiratory depression and relaxation of skeletal and smooth muscle. Use is declining because of sensitization of heart to catecholamines and occurrence (rare) of hepatitis. [Pg.556]

B. Anesthetic effects. Like other halogenated hydrocarbons, DCM can cause CNS depression and general anesthesia. [Pg.265]

Chloroform is a halogenated hydrocarbon used previously as an anesthetic agent and a general industrial solvent. Short-term exposure has adverse health effects, such... [Pg.257]