About Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml
Hospital only anesthetic injection given by trained staff for surgery and sedation.
Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml Uses
- Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during surgery
- Sedation for patients on ventilators in intensive care
- Sedation during minor procedures like endoscopy
- Used alongside other anesthetic agents in operation theaters
Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml Benefits
- Works within seconds after injection
- Wears off quickly once the infusion stops
- Lipuro formulation with soybean and MCT oil reduces injection site pain
- Allows smooth control of sedation depth during procedures
Operation theaters and ICUs in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi rely on Propofol Lipuro for daily surgical and critical care lists.
Propofol acts on GABA receptors in the brain to slow nerve activity. This produces fast sedation and loss of consciousness.
An anesthesiologist calculates the dose from body weight and monitors breathing and heart rate throughout. It is never given without resuscitation equipment nearby.
Drug Class
- General anesthetic
- Sedative hypnotic
Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml Uses in Urdu
- آپریشن کے دوران بےہوشی کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے
- آئی سی یو میں مریضوں کو سکون دینے کے لیے دیا جاتا ہے
- معمولی طبی طریقہ کار میں سکون آور کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے
- صرف تربیت یافتہ عملہ ہسپتال میں یہ انجکشن لگاتا ہے
Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml formula
How to use Propofol Lipuro 1% 20ml?
- Propofol Lipuro is given only inside a hospital or surgical facility by a qualified anesthesiologist.
- It is administered through a slow intravenous injection or continuous infusion.
- Dosing depends on the patient's age, weight and the type of procedure.
- Continuous monitoring of breathing, heart rate and oxygen levels is required throughout use.
- It is never self-administered, taken home or used outside a clinical setting.
Drug Interactions
- Opioids: Combined use with opioids like fentanyl increases the risk of breathing suppression.
- Benzodiazepines: Using it with sedatives like midazolam deepens sedation and slows recovery.
- Other Anesthetics: Combining it with inhaled anesthetics needs careful dose adjustment to avoid excess sedation.
- Blood Pressure Medicines: It can add to the blood pressure lowering effect of antihypertensive drugs.
Risks and warnings
- Respiratory Depression: Propofol can slow or stop breathing, so resuscitation equipment must stay ready during use.
- Blood Pressure Drop: It commonly lowers blood pressure, which needs close monitoring in patients with heart conditions.
- Propofol Infusion Syndrome: Rare but serious with prolonged high dose infusion, especially in critically ill patients.
- Allergy Risk: People with egg, soy or peanut allergy should inform the anesthesia team before use.
- Not For Home Use: This injection is strictly for hospital administration and never dispensed for self-use.
- Injection Site Pain: Some patients feel discomfort at the injection site during administration.
Side Effects
- Low blood pressure
- Slowed breathing
- Injection site pain
- Involuntary movements during induction
- Headache on waking
- Nausea and vomiting after anesthesia
- Slow heart rate
- Temporary confusion on recovery
Storage Conditions
Propofol Lipuro vials stay at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius and must never be frozen. Shake gently before use since the emulsion can separate on standing. Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized staff.
