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Profol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Infusion. It is typically used for the treatment of General Anesthesia.
The optimal dosage of Profol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Profol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Profol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Profol is Mild for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Profol related warnings talks about Profol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Profol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Profol in conditions like Asthma, Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Profol contraindications section.
Additionally, Profol may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Profol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Profol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Profol safe for pregnant women?
Profol rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Profol safe during breastfeeding?
Profol does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Profol on the Kidneys?
Profol is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Profol on the Liver?
Using Profol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Profol on the Heart?
Profol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Profol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Profol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Profol habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Profol. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Profol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Profol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Profol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Profol
When consumed with certain foods, Profol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Profol
Consuming Profol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprivan® (propofol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382-383