Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Propofol(0.01)
Pacifol 1% 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 Pacifol 1% 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.
Pacifol 1% 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.
Pharmacokinetics. Propofol is highly protein-bound in vivo and is metabolised by conjugation in the liver. The half-life of elimination of propofol has been estimated to be between 2 and 24 hours. However, its duration of clinical effect is much shorter, because propofol is rapidly distributed into peripheral tissues.
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 Pacifol
Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Local site pain
Slow heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol or any of propofol injectable emulsion components. Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soy products.
Pacifol 1% 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pacifol 1% Infusion.
Pacifol 1% Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age. Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Propofol 1% Infusion 20 ml is known to interact with tuberculosis medication (rifampicin), anti-epilepsy medicines (lorazepam, diazepam), heart medicines (diltiazem, verapamil), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), water pills (furosemide), mental illness medicines (midazolam, alprazolam).
Kindly do not self-administer.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Pacifol 1% 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
