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
Answer is B. 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.