Diprivan
· Trade Name
PROPOFOL
· Generic Name
DIPRIVAN
· Drug Class
Medication is an anesthetic used in surgery or critical care ICU
· How It Works
Medication induces sleep by stimulating GABA receptors in the brain
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
cardiac arrest
kidney toxicity
pancreatitis
phlebitis
pulmonary edema
seizures
slow heart rate
thrombosis
· Common Side Effects
low blood pressure
involuntary muscle movements
itch
high cholesterol
rash
Posted on September 3, 2009
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