INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Propofol injectable emulsion is an IV general anesthetic and sedation drug that can be used as described in the table below.
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propofol injectable emulsion (contains benzyl alcohol) Quick Finder
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
NOTE: CONTAINS BENZYL ALCOHOL (see PRECAUTIONS).
Propofol blood concentrations at steady-state are generally proportional...
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Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol injectable emulsion or any of its components.
Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in...
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Warnings and Precautions
WARNINGS
Use of propofol injectable emulsion has been associated with both fatal and life-threatening anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions.
For general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation,...
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Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hospira, Inc. at 1-800-441-4100 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov.
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Drug Abuse and Dependence
DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
There are reports of the abuse of propofol for recreational and other improper purposes, which have resulted in fatalities and other injuries. Instances of self-administration of propofol injectable...
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Overdosage
OVERDOSAGE
If overdosage occurs, propofol injectable emulsion administration should be discontinued immediately. Overdosage is likely to cause cardiorespiratory depression. Respiratory depression should be treated by...
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Description
DESCRIPTION
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic emulsion containing 10 mg/mL of propofol suitable for intravenous administration. Propofol is chemically described as 2,6-diisopropylphenol. The...
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Clinical Pharmacology
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
General
Propofol is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug for use in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation....
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Nonclinical Toxicology
ANIMAL TOXICOLOGY AND/OR PHARMACOLOGY
Published studies in animals demonstrate that the use of anesthetic agents during the period of rapid brain growth or synaptogenesis results in widespread neuronal and oligodendrocyte...
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How Supplied/Storage and Handling
HOW SUPPLIED
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP is supplied as follows:
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CONTAINS BENZYL ALCOHOL (see PRECAUTIONS)
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Report Adverse Event
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