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Propofol is an anesthetic sedative which is a kind of anesthetic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anesthetic sedative

Brands

Diprivan • Provive • Recofol

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Itchy rash
Low blood pressure
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Slow heart rate
Loss of consciousness
Fluid in the lungs

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How long does propofol stay in your system after an endoscopy? Thank you?

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How does propofol help during a procedure? Does taking something like Valium work just as well?

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What type of sedeation is most commonly used for an endoscopy ? Sedeation with or without propofol?

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Do Doctors use Propofol for Cystoscopy?

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Does propofol cause less side effects in the elderly?

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Is propofol dialyzable? if not, can it be removed by hemoperfusion?

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