Propofol 1% Infusion belongs to a class of drugs known as 'general anesthetic', primarily used in giving anesthesia for major surgical procedures. It is given as induction therapy before surgery to sedate the patient. General Anaesthesia is a medication given before surgery to put you to sleep so that you do not feel the pain as you are unconscious.

Propofol 1% Infusion contains Propofol, which is used as an anesthetic for surgeries so that procedure is carried out without pain and distress. It works by causing loss of consciousness, which is reversible. It generally slows down the brain and central nervous system, which is the conscious center.

Take Propofol 1% Infusion as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Propofol 1% Infusion for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, hypotension (low blood pressure), nausea, headache, vomiting, local site pain, changes in your breathing pattern, slow heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Propofol 1% Infusion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Propofol 1% Infusion if you are allergic to Propofol 1% Infusion or any of its ingredients. Propofol 1% Infusion should always be given by a doctor or a trained professional as over-dose can cause excessive sedation, which can be fatal. Do not drive a car or operate any machinery as Propofol 1% Infusion affects alertness. If you are pregnant, planning got conceive or are breastfeeding, Propofol 1% Infusion should be taken only after informing your doctor. 

Propofol 1% Infusion belongs to a class of drugs known as 'general anesthetic,' containing Propofol, primarily used in giving anesthesia for major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. It works by causing loss of consciousness, which is reversible. It generally slows down the brain and central nervous system, which is the conscious center. It is also used in people on a ventilator or who need critical care to sedate the patient.

• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Nausea 
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Local site pain
• Changes in your breathing pattern
• Slow heartbeat

Do not take Propofol 1% Infusion if you are allergic to Propofol 1% Infusion or any of its ingredients. Propofol 1% Infusion should always be administered by a doctor or a trained professional as over-dose can cause excessive sedation which can be fatal. Do not drive or operate any machinery as Propofol 1% Infusion affects alertness. If you are pregnant, planning got conceive or are breastfeeding, Propofol 1% Infusion should be taken only after informing your doctor. Maintain a gap of 24 hours after using Propofol 1% Infusion and breastfeeding. The doctor will constantly monitor your blood pressure, oxygen level, breathing pattern and kidney function while the surgery goes on.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Propofol 1% Infusion 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). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Propofol 1% Infusion should not be taken along with alcohol as it might further increase sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Propofol 1% Infusion is known to interact in patients who have or ever had fits, high levels of fat in the blood, dehydration (lost lots of water), heart, liver or kidney problems, and mitochondrial disease.

• RIFAMPICIN
• LORAZEPAM
• DIAZEPAM
• DILTIAZEM
• VERAPAMIL
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• MIDAZOLAM
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Do not consume alcohol while taking Propofol 1% Infusion as it might increase the sedation.
• Eat a low-calorie diet generally home-cooked for a speedy recovery.
• Avoid junk food, oily and spicy food as you have undergone surgery.
• Also, in case of sleep disturbances, try to spend time with family, which will change your mood and help you to fall asleep.
• Limit the screen time as it also alters your sleep cycle.

• Do not self administer Propofol 1% Infusion. It should be done by a doctor only.
• Constant monitoring of breathing pattern, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function is required.

General Anaesthesia: It is a medication given before surgery to put you to sleep so that you do not feel the pain as you are unconscious. It is more than sleep as the brain does not respond to the pain signals. A trained person who is specialized in anaesthesia generally gives the anesthesia as an intravenous infusion or injection form.