Ethyl Chloride

Ethyl chloride is a colourless and extremely volatile liquid. Formerly it was used as an inhalaitonal anesthetic, but now Ethyl Chloride is used as a local anesthetic.

Brands
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Ethyl Chloride also known as Monochlorethane, Monochlorethane, Monochlorethane. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Chloroethane. . The Molecular Weight of Ethyl Chloride is 64.51.
Contraindications
Ethyl Chloride is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ethyl Chloride, which give rise to further complications include Prolonged spraying on to the skin can cause chemical Frostbite.Ethyl Chloride produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Severe allergic reactions, Decreased Urination. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ethyl Chloride therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ethyl Chloride are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Urticaria, Burning, Edema, Contact dermatitis, Sloughing, Tenderness, Stinging, Cutaneous lesions.
Indications
Ethyl Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Local anaesthesia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Regional anaesthesia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ethyl Chloride was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Liq Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Patients with chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension may require adjustment to their therapy before anesthesia. Anesthetics should be given with caution in patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal or hepatic impairment. Ethyl chloride should not applied to broken skin or mucous membrane.
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