Question 1

What is Propofol used for?

Accepted Answer

Putting patients to sleep for surgery (general anaesthesia), keeping patients sedated during operations or in intensive care, sedation for minor medical procedures

Question 2

How do you take Propofol?

Accepted Answer

This is NOT a drug you take at home. It is only given by a trained doctor or anaesthetist in a hospital or clinic setting, directly into your vein through a drip. The doctor controls exactly how much you receive based on your weight, age, and the type of procedure.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Propofol?

Accepted Answer

Pain or burning at the injection site when the drug first enters your vein, drop in blood pressure (you may feel dizzy or lightheaded), slow or shallow breathing, feeling sick or vomiting when waking up, brief involuntary muscle movements

Question 4

Who should not take Propofol?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to propofol, soya, peanuts, or egg (the injection contains soya oil and egg ingredients). Babies under 1 month old. Children needing long-term sedation in intensive care. People who are not in a properly equipped hospital with breathing support machines available.

Question 5

Is Propofol safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Propofol is not considered safe during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, and it passes into breast milk — your doctor will decide if the benefit outweighs the risk and advise you on breastfeeding after receiving it.

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