Trichloroethylene

A highly volatile inhalation anesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment.

Also Known As:

Trichloroethene; Trielina; Trilene; Trichloride, Ethinyl; Ethinyl Trichloride; Ethene, trichloro-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anesthetics, Inhalation
Solvents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Halogenated Hydrocarbons: 42
    - Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: 240
      - Trichloroethylene: 775

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)