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Which of the following order of inducing cardiac arrhythmias of inhaled anesthetics is correct?(a) F < Br < I < Cl(b) F < Cl < Br < I(c) F > Cl > Br > I(d) Br < I < F < ClThis question was addressed to me in final exam.My doubt stems from Mechanism of Action of General Anesthetics topic in section Local & General Anesthetics, Opioid Analgesics, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse of Drug Biotechnology

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Right option is (b) F < CL < BR < I

For explanation: Although halogenations of hydrocarbons and ethers increase anesthetic potency, it also increases the potential for INDUCING cardiac arrhythmias in the following order F < Cl < Br < I. Halogenated methyl ethyl ethers (ENFLURANE and Isoflurane) are more stable, are more potent, and have better clinical profile than halogenated diethyl ethers.



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