Propofol
Information about Propofol
Propofol Uses
Propofol is used for general Anaesthesia.
How Propofol works
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.
Common side effects of Propofol
Apnea (absence of breathing), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Available Medicine for Propofol
FresofolFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹286 to ₹5002 variant(s)
NeorofNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹78 to ₹4823 variant(s)
Mct RofNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹79 to ₹1462 variant(s)
HyproCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹121 to ₹2903 variant(s)
ZyfolThemis Medicare Ltd
₹146 to ₹1532 variant(s)
Profol SpivaClaris Lifesciences Ltd
₹237 to ₹7503 variant(s)
ProfolClaris Lifesciences Ltd
₹4821 variant(s)
Troypofol-MctTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1891 variant(s)
TroypofolTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3661 variant(s)
ProanesZydus Cadila
₹4221 variant(s)
Expert advice for Propofol
- 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.