Terrell Side Effects

Generic name: isoflurane

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 30, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Terrell.

Applies to isoflurane: inhalation liquid, inhalation solution Side Effects associated with isoflurane. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Terrell.

Applies to isoflurane: inhalation liquid, inhalation solution.

Precautions

Your doctor will check you closely after receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Hyperkalemia may occur rarely after receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you have confusion, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs, or trouble breathing after receiving this medicine.

This medicine may cause malignant hyperthermia (high body temperature). Check with your doctor right away if you have fast heartbeat, high fever, or rigid muscles.

Check with your doctor right away if you have black, tarry stools, chills, dark urine, dizziness, fever, general tiredness or weakness, headache, itching, light-colored stools, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, upper right stomach pain, vomiting of blood, or yellow eyes and skin. These may be symptoms of a serious liver problem.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have chest tightness, cough, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, fast heartbeat, hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, skin rash, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Contact your doctor right away if you have any changes to your heart rhythm. You might feel dizzy or faint, or you might have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat. Make sure your doctor knows if you had a heart rhythm problem, including QT prolongation.

General anesthetics may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired, or weak. They may also cause problems with coordination and one's ability to think. Therefore, for about 24 hours (or longer if necessary) after receiving a general anesthetic, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Serious side effects of Terrell

Along with its needed effects, isoflurane (the active ingredient contained in Terrell) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking isoflurane:

Other side effects of Terrell

Some side effects of isoflurane may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to isoflurane: inhalation liquid.

Hepatic adverse events

• Frequency not reported: Hepatocellular injury, blood bilirubin increased, hepatic enzymes increased
• Postmarketing reports: Hepatic necrosis, hepatic failure^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, ileus^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Very common (10% or more): Coughing
• Common (1% to 10%): Laryngospasm
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Secretions
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Bronchospasm, dyspnea, wheezing, chest discomfort
• Frequency not reported: Respiratory depression^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Frequency not reported: Hyperkalemia, blood glucose increased^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Frequency not reported: Carboxyhemoglobinemia, hemorrhage, white blood cell count increased^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Shivering, chills, myoglobinuria, rhabdomyolysis^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Frequency not reported: Agitation, delirium, altered mood, mental impairment^[Ref]

Other

• Frequency not reported: Malignant hyperthermia, fluoride increased, blood cholesterol decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase decreased^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Convulsion^[Ref]

Renal

• Frequency not reported: Blood creatinine increased, blood urea decreased^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Postoperative hypotension
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Postoperative hypertension
• Frequency not reported: Hypotension, arrhythmia, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, QT prolonged, tachycardia, torsade de pointes
• Postmarketing reports: Cardiac arrest^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Swelling face, contact dermatitis, rash^[Ref]

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Further information

Terrell side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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