Critifol 10mg Infusion (50ml)

Manufacturer: Abbott

Salt Composition : Propofol(10mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Critifol 10mg Infusion causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. U=You should not self-administer this medicine at home.The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This Critifol 10mg Infusion is safe to use in pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients of liver and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure.It is not advised to consume alcohol after you have been administered. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Critifol 10mg Infusion is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.


Pharmacokinets

Like most anaesthetics, propofol is a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist. It has a favourable pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profile, which has resulted in it becoming the most commonly used intravenous anaesthetic for the past three decades.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Critifol

Nausea

Headache

Vomiting

Local site pain

Slow heart rate

Decreased blood pressure

Contra Indications

low amount of magnesium in the blood

low amount of potassium in the blood

torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm

prolonged QT interval on EKG

abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth

hardening of the arteries in the brain

low blood pressure

seizures

weakened patient

decreased blood volume

pancreatitis

elevated levels of the amino acid proline in the blood

Pregnancy Related Information

Critifol 10mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Critifol 10mg Infusion.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Critifol 10mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Propofol is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Interactions

ceritinib.

doxapram.

epinephrine.

epinephrine racemic.

fentanyl.

fentanyl intranasal.

fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system.

fentanyl transdermal.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Critifol 10mg Infusion, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Critifol 10mg Infusion helps induce unconsciousness (sleep) so that surgical operations or other procedures can be performed.

It is given to you as an injection by your doctor.

After use, you may still feel sleepy for some time. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus until you are sure the effects have subsided.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.