The minimal alveolar concentration of an inhalational anaesthetic is

NEET PG Pharmacology
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The minimal alveolar concentration of an inhalational anaesthetic is a measure of its :

    1. Potency
    1. Therapeutic index
    1. Diffusibility
    1. Oil : water partition coefficient

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  • MAC is inversely related to potency of an inhalational agent.
  • N2O has maximum MAC (104%) and is thus the least potent agent.
  • Methoxyflurane is the most potent drug due to minimum value of MAC.