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Manufacturer | Camber Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
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Origin of Medicine | India |
Packing Type | Emulsion for Inj. (IV) in Vial |
Propofol slows the activity of the brain and nervous system, making it effective for inducing and maintaining sleep during general anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures. It is used in both adults and children 2 months and older. Additionally, propofol is used to sedate critically ill patients who require a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine) to assist with breathing.
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to propofol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Long-term use of propofol can lead to a syndrome called Propfol Infusion Syndrome, which may result in death.
Tell your caregiver right away if you have:
Common propofol side effects may include:
The human brain works with signals that come from tiny molecules called neurotransmitters. One important neurotransmitter is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which acts like the brain’s brake system. When GABA is active, it slows everything down, making you feel sleepy, relaxed, and unaware of pain. Once propofol injectable is injected, it spreads through the bloodstream and enters the brain. The liver then breaks it down, and the kidneys help remove it from the body.
You should not receive propofol if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have allergies to eggs, egg products, soybeans, or soy products.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Anesthesia medicine may affect brain development in a child under 3, or an unborn baby whose mother receives this medicine during late pregnancy. These effects may be more likely when the anesthesia is used for 3 hours or longer, or used for repeated procedures. Effects on brain development could cause learning or behavior problems later in life.
-FAQ
Q1. What happens if I miss a dose?
Since propofol is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
Q2. What happens if I overdose?
Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
Q3. What should I avoid after receiving propofol?
Propofol causes severe drowsiness and dizziness, which may last for several hours. You will need someone to drive you home after your surgery or procedure. Do not drive yourself or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert for at least 24 hours after you have been treated with propofol.
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