Propofol 1% Infusion
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Propofol (1%) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Hypnotic alkylphenol derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | General anaesthetic agents |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 394 |
FAQ
Propofol 1% Infusion Reviews
Propofol 1% is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.
Propofol 1% causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. U=You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This Propofol 1% is safe to use in pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients of liver and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure.
It is not advised to consume alcohol after you have been administered. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Propofol 1% causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. U=You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This Propofol 1% is safe to use in pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients of liver and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure.
It is not advised to consume alcohol after you have been administered. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
How Propofol 1% Infusion Works
Propofol 1% is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
How to Use Propofol 1% Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Benefits of Propofol 1% Infusion
- In General Anaesthesia: Propofol 1% is a general anesthetic agent. It works by causing loss of consciousness for a certain duration of time. This helps to carry out major surgical procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient. It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.
Uses of Propofol 1% Infusion
- General Anaesthesia
Propofol 1% Infusion Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propofol 1% is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Propofol 1% may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propofol 1% is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Propofol 1% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Propofol 1%.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propofol 1% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propofol 1% is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Propofol 1% is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Propofol 1% can cause green discoloration of urine.
Quick Tips
- After use, you may still feel sleepy for some time. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus until you are sure the effects have subsided.
- Propofol 1% helps induce unconsciousness (sleep) so that surgical operations or other procedures can be performed.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It is given to you as an injection by your doctor.
References
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- Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 536-37.
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