fluothane
Fluothane (Halothane) is a medication used to treat Status Asthmaticus.
Halothane · by Wyeth Ayerst
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Halothane
- Form
- Liquid
- Strength
- Halothane 99.99% **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- status asthmaticus
- Manufacturer
- Wyeth Ayerst
- FDA application
- NDA011338
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Liquid
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fluothane treat?
- Fluothane (Halothane) may be used to treat status asthmaticus, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Fluothane?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Fluothane. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Fluothane?
- Fluothane is marketed by Wyeth Ayerst. You can see Wyeth Ayerst's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Fluothane a brand-name or generic drug?
- Fluothane is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Halothane.
- Is Fluothane available over the counter?
- No. Fluothane is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Fluothane come in?
- Fluothane is currently marketed as liquid, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Fluothane FDA-registered?
- Fluothane is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011338. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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