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What are complications of diprivan?
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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).
Answered 12/9/2013
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