Profol Spiva 1% Infusion (50ml)

Manufacturer: Claris Lifesciences Ltd

Salt Composition : Propofol(10mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Profol Spiva 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 Profol Spiva 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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Profol Spiva 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.

Pharmacokinets

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.

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 Profol Spiva

Nausea

Headache

Vomiting

Local site pain

Slow heart rate

Decreased blood pressure

Contra Indications

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.

Pregnancy Related Information

Profol Spiva 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Profol Spiva 1% Infusion.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Profol Spiva 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.

Indications

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.

Interactions

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).

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Profol Spiva 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.

How To Use

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