Propolipid
Propolipid is a general anesthetic used to put patients to sleep or make them drowsy for operations and procedures.
Form
injektio/infuusioneste, emulsio
Strength
20 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Propofol
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your age, weight, and health; for adults, typically 1.5–2.5 mg/kg to go to sleep, then 4–12 mg/kg per hour to stay asleep, or 0.3–4.0 mg/kg per hour for drowsiness; children may need different doses.
Method
The medicine is given into a vein, usually in the back of your hand or arm, in a hospital by a doctor or nurse using a needle or a small plastic tube, either with an electric pump or manually.
Important
The maximum daily dose will be determined by your doctor based on your specific needs and condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site (before you fall asleep)
- •Slow or fast heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •Changes in breathing (e.g., fast breathing, temporary halt in breathing)
- •Hiccups
- •Cough (may also occur when waking up)
- •Headache (after anesthesia)
- •Nausea or vomiting (after anesthesia)
RARE
- •Swelling, redness, or blood clots near the injection site
- •Body twitching, shaking, or seizures (may also occur when waking up)
- •Severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, skin swelling or redness, hot flashes)
- •Fluid buildup in the lungs (shortness of breath)
- •Unusual urine color
- •Uncontrolled movements
- •Severe skin and tissue reaction if medicine leaks outside the vein
- •Long-lasting, painful erection
- •Dizziness, chills, feeling cold (after waking up)
- •Agitation (after waking up)
- •Unconsciousness after surgery (patient recovered without problems)
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), causing severe stomach pain
- •Fever after operation
- •Unusual good mood (euphoria)
- •Sexual excitement
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Changes in heart tracing (ECG)
- •Enlarged liver
- •Kidney problems
- •Muscle breakdown, changes in blood levels (acidity, potassium, fat), heart failure
- •Drug misuse
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Shock (when given with lidocaine)
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to propofol, soy, peanuts, or any other ingredients.
- This medicine is not recommended for sedation in intensive care for patients 16 years old or younger.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung, kidney, or liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- Be careful if you have high pressure in your head, changes in blood fat levels, or are dehydrated (low blood volume).
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- You may feel drowsy after receiving the medicine, so do not drive or use machines until you are fully awake and alert.
- The injection of this medicine may cause pain at the site.