Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 23, 2022.
Emergency Use Authorization of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion: Note important differences in formulation and labeling between the current US marketed FDA-approved Diprivan(R) injectable emulsion, USP 10 mg/mL products and Fresenius Propoven 2% emulsion. See details in the Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers before administering Fresenius Propoven 2% emulsion .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Diprivan
- Fresenious Propoven
Available Dosage Forms:
- Emulsion
Therapeutic Class: Sedative-Hypnotic
Uses for propofol
Propofol injection is used to help you relax or sleep before and during surgery or other medical procedures. Propofol is an anesthetic and a sedative. Propofol may also be used to sedate coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who need mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Propofol is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using propofol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For propofol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to propofol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Propofol-Lipuro 1% injection to sedate children older than 16 years of age with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the ICU.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Diprivan® injection to induce anesthesia in children 3 years of age and older, and to maintain anesthesia in children 2 months of age and older. Use of propofol to induce anesthesia in childre..
