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Diprivan Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Diprivan (propofol) Injectable Emulsion is used to help you relax before and during general anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedure. It is also used in critically ill patients who require a breathing tube connected to a ventilator. It is a sedative-hypnotic agent. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, cough, slight burning or stinging around the IV needle, mild itching or skin rash, numbness or tingly feeling, confusion, agitation, anxiety, muscle pain, or discolored urine.
Diprivan is administered under a physician's supervision. Dose depends on the condition being treated and the patient's weight. Diprivan may interact with chloral hydrate, droperidol, barbiturates, diazepam or similar medicines, or narcotics. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Diprivan is not expected to be harmful to a fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before you are treated with this drug. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Diprivan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
DIPRIVAN (propofol) Injectable Emulsion is an IV sedative-hypnotic agent that can be used as described in the table below.
Table 3. Indications for DIPRIVAN (propofol) Injectable Emulsion
| Indication | Approved Patient Population |
| Initiation and maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) sedation | Adults only |
What is Diprivan Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
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Diprivan Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- pain, swelling, blisters, or skin changes where the medicine was injected;
- seizure (convulsions);
- weak or shallow breathing; or
- fast or slow heart rate.
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea;
- cough;
- slight burning or stinging around the IV ne...
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