Propofol
general anaesthetic / sedative
Nothing to addWhat this medicine is for
Pharmacologically, Propofol relates to the category “general anesthetic / sedative”. This medicine puts the person to sleep or sedates them in a monitored medical setting.
In the case of Propofol, this means: Used for anaesthesia or sedation. It is part of specialised, closely monitored care.
Under which brands it is found
In France, about 4 reimbursable presentations containing Propofol are recorded. It comes under various trade names and in generic form.
- Diprivan
- Propofol Baxter
- Propofol Kabi
- Propofol Lipuro
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
We put forward no supplement for Propofol: that would be forcing a need that does not exist. The great majority of medicines call for no particular supplementation, and acknowledging this is part of the way we work. We design a supplement only where the data support it, across five specific classes.
Talk about it in the community
A space to share among people who are affected: the early days, the habits built up over the years, what each person has found to live better with it. Shared experiences, nothing medical.
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