Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Propofol
Other Names: Diprivan Emulsion for Injection
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: Yes
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What is/are Propofol Injection? (Back to top)
PROPOFOL is an anesthetic. It is used to produce relaxation and sleep before or during surgery. It is also used in patients on a ventilator. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• heart disease
• high cholesterol
• pancreatitis
• seizures
• an unusual or allergic reaction to propofol, anesthetics, eggs, soy, benzyl alcohol, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)
Do not take this medicine with any of the following:

• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• St. John's Wort

• alcohol
• barbiturates for sleep or seizures
• levodopa
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for sleep
• narcotic medicines for pain
• other medicines for sleep during surgery

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• changes in vision
• dark urine
• fast, irregular heartbeat
• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
• fever
• low blood pressure
• muscle pain or weakness
• numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
• seizures
• stomach pain
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• uncontrollable muscle spasm
• unusual weakness

• dizziness
• nausea
• pain at site where injected

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:May 19, 2008

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