Fluthane is a solution used to induce anesthesia before surgery. It is administered by inhalation rather than orally. This medication acts as a general anesthetic that helps in rapid and steady loss of consciousness, allowing surgery to be performed without the patient feeling pain or tension. Fluthane is characterized by its effect starting within a short time of inhalation. Its concentration is controlled by special anesthesia devices. It is usually used at the beginning of anesthesia, then it is continued or another anesthetic is switched to depending on the patient's condition and the type of operation.
Fluthane should only be used in the operating room and under the supervision of a specialized anesthesiologist because it may affect breathing, blood pressure, and heart function. Therefore, the patient is closely monitored during the anesthesia period and after waking up.