Propofol
Propoflo is a brand-name intravenous anesthetic agent containing propofol as the active ingredient. It is used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during surgical procedures, as well as for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients. This medication acts rapidly with a short duration of action, allowing for quick recovery after discontinuation.
Propoflo is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic used for inducing and maintaining general anesthesia and providing sedation during medical procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1188474
- Generic
- Propoflo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and pediatric patients, as well as sedation in critically ill intubated patients requiring mechanical ventilation in intensive care settings.
Propofol, the active component, enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the central nervous system, producing sedative and hypnotic effects. It acts rapidly with quick onset and offset due to rapid distribution and metabolism.
Must be administered only by healthcare professionals trained in anesthesia or critical care. Common side effects include hypotension, apnea, and injection site pain. Requires careful monitoring of respiratory and cardiovascular status. Contraindicated in patients with known propofol hypersensitivity or egg/soy allergies. Not indicated for sedation in pediatric intensive care due to potential adverse effects.
Official drug label
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