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ˈhæl əˌθeɪnhalothane
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Princeton's WordNet
halothanenoun
a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures
Wiktionary
halothanenoun
The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic
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halothane
Halothane is a volatile, inhalable anesthetic used mainly during surgery for its analgesic and hypnotic effects. This colorless liquid, with a sweet smell and taste, is less irritant and provides rapid and smooth induction of anesthesia. However, its usage has been restricted in many countries due to potential risks of liver toxicity and triggering malignant hyperthermia.
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Halothane
Halothane is an inhalational general anesthetic. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane. It is the only inhalational anesthetic agent containing a bromine atom; there are several other halogenated anesthesia agents which lack the bromine atom and do contain the fluorine and chlorine atoms present in halothane. It is colorless and pleasant-smelling, but unstable in light. It is packaged in dark-colored bottles and contains 0.01% thymol as a stabilizing agent. Halothane is a core medicine in the World Health Organization's "Essential Drugs List", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system. Its use in developed countries, however, has been almost entirely superseded by newer inhalational anaesthetic agents.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Halothane
A nonflammable, halogenated, hydrocarbon anesthetic that provides relatively rapid induction with little or no excitement. Analgesia may not be adequate. NITROUS OXIDE is often given concomitantly. Because halothane may not produce sufficient muscle relaxation, supplemental neuromuscular blocking agents may be required. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p178)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of halothane in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
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The numerical value of halothane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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