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Table 3 Adverse effects associated with administration of methoxyflurane (Penthrop®)

From: Usability and effectiveness of inhaled methoxyflurane for prehospital analgesia - a prospective, observational study

Side effects

n

%

Dizziness

23

21.1%

Confusion

10

9.2%

Feeling drunk

9

8.3%

Combined side effects

9

8.3%

Disgusting taste/smell

5

4.6%

Sedation

5

4.6%

Nausea

4

3.6%

Malignant hyperthermia

0

0.0%

Vomiting

0

0.0%

  1. n = 58 (53.2%), multiple entries possible