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True statements regarding halothane is:

A
Hepatitis occurs in susceptible individuals after repeated dose
B
It potentiates competitive neuromuscular blockers
C
Causes respiratory depression
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
All the above statements are true. Halothane is neither a good analgesic or muscle relaxant but it potentates competitive neuromuscular blockade. Halothane causes relatively greater depression of respiration:breathing is shallow and rapid. Hepatitis occurs in rare susceptible individuals especially after repeated use and in those with familial predisposition. From KD Tripati 7th edition Page no 379

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