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FDA approves Minrad’s sNDA for Sojourn Sevoflurane

Sevoflurane, also called fluoromethyl hexafluoroisopropyl ether, is an inhalation anesthetic, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Together with desflurane, it is reportedly replacing isoflurane and halothane in modern anesthesiology.