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Profol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Infusion. It is typically used for the treatment of General Anesthesia.
The optimal dosage of Profol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Profol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Profol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Profol is Mild for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Profol related warnings talks about Profol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Profol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Profol in conditions like Asthma, Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Profol contraindications section.
Additionally, Profol may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Profol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Profol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Profol safe for pregnant women?
Profol has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Profol safe during breastfeeding?
Profol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Profol on the Kidneys?
Profol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Profol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Profol on the liver.
What is the effect of Profol on the Heart?
Side effects of Profol rarely affect the heart.
Profol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Profol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Profol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Profol can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Profol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Profol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Profol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Profol
Profol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Profol
Consumption of alcohol and Profol together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprivan® (propofol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382-383