A young man having pheochromocytoma has BP of 188/92 mm Hg and a hematocrit of around 50%. Pulmonary function tests and renal functions are normal. His catecholamines are elevated. Which of the following drugs should not be included in the anesthesia protocol?
* Halothane sensitizes the hea to arrhythmogenic action of catecholamines. * In pheochromocytoma, there are elevated levels of catecholamines. * Therefore, halothane should not be used in patients with pheochromocytoma.
Desflurane
Fentanyl
Halothane
Midazolam
Anaesthesia