| Diprivan (propofol) - general anesthesia, intravenous anaesthetic,
ICU sedation
Diprivan (propofol) is a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic
agent suitable for both induction and maintenance of general
anaesthesia, ICU sedation and sedation during diagnostic or
surgical procedures.
It is a white aquaeous isotonic oil in water emulsion for i.v.
injection with propofol (2,6 di-isopropylphenol) as its active
ingredient.
Fast on-off action for induction and maintenance
Rapid induction
Prompt, clear-headed recovery
Low incidence of PONV
Easy to control the level of anaesthesia or sedation
Learn about the benefits of Diprivan (propofol) Anaesthesia
Confidence
In tolerability, especially given its low incidence of post-operative
nausea and vomiting.
Flexibility
Diprivan (propofol) is an hypnotic agent which, depending upon
the amount of drug in the blood or at the effect site, can provide
a broad range of activity from mild sedation to deep anaesthesia
Quality
Diprivan (propofol) is estimated to be used in 1 in every 2
operations undertaken worldwide, making it the World`s leading
general anaesthetic agent.
In general, there is less post-operative nausea and vomiting
following
anaesthesia with Diprivan (propofol) than following anaesthesia
with inhalational agents.
Recovery is characterised by its clear headed nature and low
incidence of
headache.
Can be used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia,
conscious sedation during surgical or diagnostic procedures
and ICU
sedation in ventilated adult patients.
Availability through target-controlled infusion.
Diprivan (propofol) may be administered as a bolus injection
or infusion
source: anaesthesia-az.com
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