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Propofol

Intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug
Injection10 mg · 20 ml32 brands · 13 makers
Propofol is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug. Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age, Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age, Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients, Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients. Propofol is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anaesthetics, Perioperatve Medicines and Medical Gases.
Generic namepropofol
Therapeutic classAnaesthetics, Perioperatve Medicines and Medical Gases > 1.1.2 Injectable medicines
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 10 mg/ ml in 20 ml ampoule
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age, Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age, Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients, Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Propofol. Full label: DailyMed.

Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age, Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age, Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients, Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Propofol. Full label: DailyMed.

See Full Prescribing Information for detailed dosing instructions. 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Information Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Shake well before use.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol or any of propofol injectable emulsion components. Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soy products. Known hypersensitivity to propofol, egg or soybean

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious and sometimes fatal reactions Microbial Contamination: Strict aseptic technique must be maintained during handling. Propofol injectable emulsion vials are never to be accessed more than once or used on more than one person. Administration should commence promptly and be completed within 12 hours after the vial has been opened. Discard unused drug product. Do not use if contamination is suspected Cardiovascular Depression: Cases of bradycardia, asystole, and cardiac arrest have been reported.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity reaction, Hypotension and/or bradycardia, Propofol Infusion Syndrome In the description below, rates of the more common events represent US/Canadian clinical study results. Less frequent events are also derived from publications and marketing experience in over 8 million patients;

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

32 products from 13 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Neorof InjectionPropofolNeon Laboratories Ltd
PROPOVAN 1% AMPPropofol (1%)Baxter Healthcare
PROVIVE 1% InjectionPropofol (1%)Claris Lifesciences Ltd
Rapifol 10 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Rapifol 50 50mg InjectionPropofol (50mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Cleofol 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Themis Medicare Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Critifol InjectionPropofol (NA)Raman Weil Pvt Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Fresofol 1% InjectionPropofol (1%)Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Fresofol InfusionPropofol (10mg)Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Hypro 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Hypro 200mg InjectionPropofol (200mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Hypro Melt 200mg InjectionPropofol (200mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Hyprovan 200 InjectionPropofol (200mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Indifol 100 InjectionPropofol (10mg)Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Indifol 200 InjectionPropofol (10mg)Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Indifol 500 InjectionPropofol (10mg)Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltdvial of 50 ml Injection
Intifol 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Mct Rof InjectionPropofol (10mg)Neon Laboratories Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Neorof 1% InfusionPropofol (10mg)Neon Laboratories Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Neorof 1% InjectionPropofol (1%)Neon Laboratories Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Profol 1% InfusionPropofol (1%)Claris Lifesciences Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Profol Spiva 1% InjectionPropofol (1%)Claris Lifesciences Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Profol Spiva 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Claris Lifesciences Ltdvial of 50 ml Injection
Propofol 1% InfusionPropofol (1%)Neon Laboratories Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Propovan 1% InfusionPropofol (1%)Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Rapifol 10mg InfusionPropofol (10mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdbottle of 50 ml Infusion
Rapifol 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Rofol 1% InjectionPropofol (1%)Neon Laboratories Ltdvial of 20 ml Injection
Troypofol 10mg InjectionPropofol (10mg)Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 10 ml Injection
Troypofol InjectionPropofol (10mg)Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 50 ml Injection

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).. Do not freeze. Shake well before use.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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