Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: (1)
• Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age (1)
• Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age (1)
• Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients (1)
• Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia (1)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients (1)
Limitations of Use: (1)
Propofol injectable emulsion is not recommended for induction of anesthesia below the age of 3 years or for maintenance of anesthesia below the age of 2 months (1)
MAC sedation in the pediatric population is not recommended (1)
Propofol Injectable Emulsion is not indicated for use in Pediatric ICU sedation (1)