Drug details

Forane (isoflurane)

type of General Anesthetics, Inhalation

Forane (isoflurane) is a general inhalation anesthetic drug used to induce and maintain general anesthesia. Forane is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • loss of appetite,
  • dark urine,
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • fever,
  • lightheadedness,
  • shortness of breath,
  • confusion,
  • tiredness,
  • clay-colored stools,
  • dizziness,
  • wheezing,
  • fainting,
  • weakness,
  • shallow breathing,
  • vomiting, and
  • abdominal pain,
  • red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever,
  • tightness in the chest or throat,
  • unusual hoarseness,
  • slow breathing,
  • fast heartbeat,
  • upset stomach,
  • muscle stiffness,
  • numbness or tingling,
  • abnormal heartbeat,
  • bluish skin color of the lips, nails, fingers, or toes,
  • fast breathing,
  • spasm or stiffness of the jaw muscles,
The following drugs are related to Forane, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Fresenius Propoven (propofol)