Propofol

Propofol is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.

Propofol causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. U=You should not self-administer this medicine at home.

The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This Propofol is safe to use in pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients of liver and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure.

It is not advised to consume alcohol after you have been administered. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

• General Anaesthesia

General Anaesthesia
Propofol is a general anesthetic agent. It works by causing loss of consciousness for a certain duration of time. This helps to carry out major surgical procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient. It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Profol Spiva

• Nausea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Local site pain
• Slow heart rate
• Decreased blood pressure

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Propofol is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

• Propofol helps induce unconsciousness (sleep) so that surgical operations or other procedures can be performed.
• It is given to you as an injection by your doctor.
• After use, you may still feel sleepy for some time. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus until you are sure the effects have subsided.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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