Profol 1% Infusion

Profol 1% Infusion 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. Profol 1% Infusion 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 Profol 1% Infusion 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.

• General Anaesthesia

Profol 1% Infusion is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

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

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

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Profol 1% Infusion.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Profol 1% Infusion 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

Profol 1% Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Profol 1% Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Profol 1% Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Profol 1% Infusion is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Profol 1% Infusion can cause green discoloration of urine.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Profol 1% Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Profol 1% Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Hypnotic alkylphenol derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

General anaesthetic agents