Propofol can slow down the activity of the brain and nervous system.

Propofol is used in general anesthesia during surgery or other medical processes to help you fall asleep and maintain a sleeping state. It is suitable for adults and children aged 2 months and above.

Propofol can also be used for sedation in patients who require mechanical ventilation in intensive care.

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Before taking propofol, tell your doctor about your physical condition and allergies. Also ensure that your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. In some cases, you may not be able to use propofol.

If you are allergic to eggs, egg products, soybeans, or soy products, the FDA recommends not using propofol.

Before taking this medicine

If you are allergic to propofol, do not take it. If you are allergic to eggs, egg products, soy or soy products, tell your doctor.

To ensure that this medication is safe for you, please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

Epilepsy or other paroxysmal diseases; or
High cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); or
Liver or kidney disease.

Anesthetic drugs may affect the brain development of children under 3 years old, or unborn infants whose mothers take these drugs in the later stages of pregnancy. When anesthesia is used for 3 hours or more, or for repeated operations, these effects may be more likely to occur. The impact on brain development may lead to future learning or behavioral problems.

The negative effects of anesthesia on the brain have been found in animal experiments. However, studies on single short-term anesthesia in human children have not shown any potential effects on behavior or learning. More research is needed.

In some cases, your doctor may decide to postpone surgery or procedures based on these risks. In life-threatening situations, medical emergencies or surgeries required to correct certain birth defects shall not delay treatment.

Ask your doctor for information on all medications used during the surgery or procedure. Also, how long will this process last.

Propofol can enter breast milk and may harm breastfeeding infants. However, due to the action of propofol and its rapid departure from the body, most women can resume breastfeeding after recovering from anesthesia and fully awakening.