Is propofol dangerous?

No, if......: All medications can be dangerous if used inappropriately. However, if used correctly and within accepted guidelines, medications, including propofol, are considered safe and effective. Propofol should only be used by anesthesiologists who have been properly trained on its use.

Propofol: Is a potent medication that is very safe when used by the right people but pterwise dangerous. A doctor needs to be trained in resuscitation and airway management an have the right tools and meds available during use.

Propofol is...: Yes, propofol is a dangerous drug. It is lipid soluble, and is rapidly distributed to all tissues in the body. It could cause cardiac arrest, respiratory suppression, hypertension in early phase, hypotension, arrhythmia, seizures, anaphylactoid reactions, heart failure, pulmonary edema.