Who should not take Forane?

Forane (isoflurane) is a general anesthetic so it must be administered only by a trained healthcare professional in a properly equipped environment. Inform your doctors if any of the following conditions apply, so they will know whether or not the use of Forane is safe. Forane should not be used if you are pregnant as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known if this drug can pass to a baby through breast milk, so breastfeeding women should stop nursing while Forane is used. If you are allergic to any ingredients of Forane, it should not be used to anesthetize you. If you are prone to malignant hyperthermia, a rare but life-threatening condition caused by general anesthesia, then you should not use Forane.

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