Alfaxolone/alfadolone

Alfaxolone/alfadolone
Combination of
AlfaxaloneGeneral anaesthetic
AlfadoloneHypnotic
Clinical data
Trade namesAlthesin, Saffan
Other namesCT-1341, Alphadione, Alphathesin, Aurantex, Alfatesine
Routes of
administration
Intravenous
Identifiers
CAS Number
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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 It was withdrawn from the market due to severe drug reactions.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.