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Which of the following facts is false regarding halothane?

A
It is a pleasant smelling gas
B
| Vagal tone
C
Sensitises myocardium to catecholamines
D
It can cause postoperative hepatitis
High-Yield Explanation
Halothane has little analgesic propeies but | vagal tone resulting in bradycardia, vasodilatation and hypotension. The frequency of postoperative hepatitis is approximately 1 in 4000 for multiple exposures. Ref: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities, 8th Edition, Page 618.

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