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Nirfol 50mg Injection

Propofol (50mg)

by Aculife Healthcare Private Limited

vial of 50 ml Injection

About this medicine

Nirfol 50mg Injection 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. Nirfol 50mg Injection 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 Nirfol 50mg Injection 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.

Uses

  • General Anaesthesia

Benefits

In general Anaesthesia

Nirfol 50mg Injection 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.

How it works

Nirfol 50mg Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

How to use

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

Common side effects

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

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nirfol 50mg Injection.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nirfol 50mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nirfol 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
DrivingUNSAFE
Nirfol 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nirfol 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nirfol 50mg Injection is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Nirfol 50mg Injection can cause green discoloration of urine.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nirfol 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nirfol 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick facts

Chemical Class
Hypnotic alkylphenol derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
Pain analgesics
Action Class
General anaesthetic agents

Product details

Manufacturer
Aculife Healthcare Private Limited
Salt composition
Propofol (50mg)
Pack
vial of 50 ml Injection
Dosage form
Injection
Storage
Store below 30°C

The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.