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propofol

This drug is used to induce general anesthesia.

Contradications

This drug should be avoided in patients suffering from cardiovascular (heart) diseases and respiratory (lung) diseases.

Patients receiving this drug may at times experience hypotension (lowered blood pressure). and burning on the injection site.

Avoid this medication if:

Consult your doctor if:

You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
You have a medical history of: fits, tumors, injury to the head, Liver diseases, kidney diseases, stomach problems, or heart disease.
Inform your physician about any other medication you are taking.
You start experiencing any of the serious side effects of this medicine. These include dizziness, numb lips, tingling sensations,

Be careful about:

Taking medicines such as sleeping pills, anti-depressants, stimulants etc. while taking this medication. Consult and discuss all the medications you are taking in detail with your physician.
Alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication.
Care should be taken while taking this drug in either extremes of age. Children or elderly patients should only take this drug if their doctor has prescribed it.
Store this medicine in a place that is cool, dry, and not easily accessible by others.
Try to take this medicine on a full stomach to avoid nausea.