Cardiovascular

CNS

Renal

Hepatic

Uterus

Halothane

Decreased BP, sensitized myocardium for arythmogenic effects of catecholamines

Stadium2 absent.

Increased cerebral bloodflow and Intracranial pressure.

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Rare and unpredictable hepatotoxicity.

Decrease muscle contraction, causing external twisting of baby.

Enflurane

No sensitization of the myocardium.

Fast and smooth induction, can cause convulsions.

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Isoflurane

No myocardium sensitization.

Faster induction and recovery than Halothane.

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Desflurane

Less effects than Halothane and Enflurane.

Faster induction and recovery than Isoflurane.

Increased Cerebral bloodflow and Intracranial pressure.

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Nitrous Oxide

None

Weak anesthetic, potent analgesia, amnesia.

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