Alfaxolone/alfadolone
< Alfaxolone
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| Alfaxalone | General anaesthetic |
| Alfadolone | Hypnotic |
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| Trade names | Althesin, Saffan |
| Other names | CT-1341, Alphadione, Alphathesin, Aurantex, Alfatesine |
| Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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Alfaxolone/alfadolone (brand names Althesin (human), Saffan (veterinary)) is a short acting intravenous anesthetic agent. It was withdrawn from the market due to severe drug reactions. It is composed of a 3:1 mixture of alfaxalone and alfadolone, two neurosteroids.