Propofol - Indications, Mechanism Of Action, Pharmacology, Adverse Effects, And Contraindications

Propofol is an intravenous anesthetic agent, that is mainly used as an induction agent during general anesthesia. It is prepared in a lipid emulsion, which gives its characteristic milky appearance, hence the name milk of amnesia. Propofol formula contains soybean oil; glycerol; egg lecithin; and a small amount of EDTA.
The main indication of propofol is in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. In addition, it is used for sedation during monitored anesthetic care for patients undergoing procedures, And for sedation in intubated and mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Off label uses of propofol include, treatment of refractory status epilepticus, and refractory post operative nausea and vomiting.
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[@cricketwithkuma4712]

Good video

[@cyst3766]

Thanks

[@akantorrr327]

Thank you for this video :)

[@medtoday]

My pleasure!

[@user-sr8js5fq5o]

I almost killed my surgeon because of propofol and I’ve not had epilepsy before. This is very dangerous drug

[@lutfiabinragia5779]

Thank you for this informative video 👍but regarding the allergy to egg is a contraindication is not correct anymore .

[@rosaelsanchez9379]

I think it should be considered, there was a patient who ended up intubated with a severe anaphylactic effect after being given propofol for an endoscopic procedure, she almost died .
We were able to figure out that propofol was the culprit of it . She was allergic to egg yolk and propofol is made from egg yolk