Question 1

who should not take diprivan?

Accepted Answer

Diprivan: Contraindicated if allergies to egg, egg products, soybeans, soy products, or Propofol.  Some Anesthesiologists, however, report no absolute contraindications.

Question 2

question about diprivan--what are effects?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness, mainly: Diprivan, or propofol, is a medication that produces sleep. It is often used at the start of general anesthesia. It can also be used for sedation. While it is a very safe medication when used by people trained in anesthesiology, it can cause blood pressure to drop and can also slow or stop breathing. Monitoring is essential. Propofol is well tolerated by most people and doesn't cause nausea.

Question 3

can diprivan have fatal  effects?

Accepted Answer

May stop breathing: "diprivan" is the trade name for propofol, a drug that is used both for general anesthesia and for sedation. While it is very safe when used by anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists who are properly trained, it can certainly slow down or stop breathing. If breathing problems aren't recognized promptly and managed appropriately, they could be fatal. Propofol also lowers blood pressure.

Question 4

my oral surgeon wants to use diprivan. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Propofol (diprivan) is commonly used for so-called "conscious sedation, " which is sort of an "anesthesia-lite, " where a patient can be kept comfortable during a procedure while preserving cardiorespiratory functioning (i.e. The patient can breath on his/her own, and therefore not require intubation and mechanical ventilation). The effects are shorter-acting, allowing patients to recover faster.

Question 5

oral surgeon wants to use diprivan. what does he know?

Accepted Answer

Ask.: Directly ask your surgeon to find out what his certifications are.  Specifically ask to make sure he is certified to provide "conscious sedation".  Also ask who helps with the anesthetic.  Often he/she will have an assistant who is specifically trained to do this.  Diprivan is also known as Propofol which is a powerful sedative medication.

Question 6

can children take diprivan?

Accepted Answer

Diprivan: is indicated for anesthesia in children over the age of 3 years, and should only be administered by a practitioner who is experienced with it's use, and in a facility capable of pediatric resuscitation.

Question 7

what are complications of diprivan?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The most common side effect is pain on injection (the drug is administered iv).  Other complications include transient apnea (stopping breathing) with initial induction dose, vasodilation leading to low blood pressure, mild muscle jerks and dystonia (a rare but serious side effect).

Question 8

how does diprivan differ from opium for treating pain?

Accepted Answer

Different medication: Opium is related chemically to narcotic pain medications such as morphine, demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) dilaudid, vicodin, and oxycontin.  Diprivan is the brand name for propofol, which is a medication used to induce sleep, and is commonly used for sedation and general anesthesia. Both types of medications can lower blood pressure and slow or stop breathing. Diprivan is only for professional anesthesia use.

Question 9

does diprivan have fatal side effects?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Diprivan (propofol) is a medication used for sedation or general anesthesia. It is very safe when monitored by an anesthesiologist who is trained to manage the effects on blood pressure and breathing. If improperly used or not monitored safely, Propofol can make a person stop breathing completely, which can be fatal.

Question 10

is diprivan accessible to anyone without prescription?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not accessible to anyone in the U.S. Without a prescription.  That is federal law by dea & fda regulation.

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