what is propofol used for??
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propofol (Diprivan) Propofol is also used in critically ill patients who require a breathing tube connected to a ventilator (a machine that moves air in and out of the lungs when a person cannot breathe on their own). Propofol may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Description and Brand Names Metoprolol is also used to treat severe chest pain (angina) and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. It is given to people who have already had a heart attack. In addition, metoprolol is used to treat patients with heart failure. metoprolol is a beta-blocker.
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What Is Propofol And Why Was Michael Jackson Allegedly Using It? TMZ reported that the drug Propofol was found at Jackson's rented Los Angeles home after his death. The very potent drug, also known as Diprivan, is administered intravenously as a general anesthetic used to sedate patients for surgery and is only available to medical personnel.
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Sedation Koshy et al. compared the combination of propofol and fentanyl to midazolam and meperidine in a non-randomized group of 274 patients undergoing upper endoscopy and colonoscopy [10]. The group receiving propofol and fentanyl had better patient comfort and deeper sedation without an increase in untoward side effects.
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- Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions.
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propofol (Diprivan) Propofol is used to help you relax before and during general anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedure. Propofol is also used in critically ill patients who require a breathing tube connected to a ventilator (a machine that moves air in and out of the lungs when a person cannot breathe on their own).
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Safe Care In this outbreak, CDC identified 62 patients at seven hospitals who had postoperative infections, primarily of the bloodstream or surgical site, after exposure to propofol. Only exposure to this anesthetic was substantially associated with these postoperative infections.
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Butorphanol It may also be used parenterally for management of moderate-to-severe pain, as a supplement for balanced general anesthesia, and management of pain during labor. Butorphanol is also quite effective at reducing post-operative shivering (owing to its Kappa agonist activity).
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- Another nurse who was trained in the use of moderate sedation, but not deep sedation or anesthesia, assisted the gastroenterologist. After questioning the physician about the dose (100 mg is a high dose), she began administering the propofol via an infusion pump. The patient suddenly experienced respiratory arrest.
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Chloroform Summary: Chloroform is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, nonirritating odor and a slightly sweet taste. It will burn only when it reaches very high temperatures. In the past, chloroform was used as an inhaled anesthetic during surgery, but it isn't used that way today.Today, chloroform is used to make other chemicals and can also be formed in small amounts when chlorine is added to water. Other names for chloroform are trichloromethane and methyl trichloride.t will burn only when it reaches very high temperatures. In the past, chloroform was used as an inhaled anesthetic during surgery, but it isn't used that way today. Today, chloroform is used to make other chemicals and can also be formed in small amounts when chlorine is added to water.
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Use of Sedative Medications in the Intensive Care Unit Because the onset of action after a single dose is rapid, and its effect brief (~ 10-15 minutes) due to high lipophilicity and central nervous system penetration, propofol is given only by continuous infusion when used for sedation.
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Diclofenac/Misoprostol (By mouth) Diclofenac and misoprostol combination is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) in patients who may develop stomach ulcers from taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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- side effects in other areas of the body from propofol usage that have been reported through clinical trials include changes of taste kidney failure double vision pain in the ears pain in the eyes and tinnitus which is noises such as ringing in the earsigestive cramps vomiting diarrhea continual swallowing dry mouth and nausea all are reported side effects with the use of propofol hypersalivation or watering of the mouth also has been known to occur
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epoprostenol Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia. epoprostenol. name for prostacyclin when used pharmaceutically; it is used in the form of the sodium salt as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation for blood contacting nonbiological systems, as in renal dialysis, as a pulmonary antihypertensive, and as a vasodilator.
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What is paracetamol? What do I use paracetamol for? At over-the-counter doses, paracetamol is commonly used to provide temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with: 1  Headaches (e.g. migraines, tension headaches). 2  Muscle pain (e.g. strains and sprains, sport injuries).
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- Descriptions. Propranolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.his medicine may also be used to treat irregular heartbeats, tremors, or pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor). It may also be used to reduce the risk of death in patients who have heart attacks. Propranolol oral solution is used to treat proliferating infantile hemangioma. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
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Propylene glycol Propylene glycol is frequently used as a substitute for ethylene glycol in low toxicity, environmentally friendly automotive antifreeze. It is also used to winterize the plumbing systems in vacant structures.
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- Propylene glycol, on the other hand, is used to reduce the toxicity of antifreeze. My (Electronic) Cigarette Addiction Eli Lake January 30, 2013. This is a story about the toxicity of the right-wing echo chamber.
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- Propranolol is an oral drug that reduces the workload on your heart and helps it to beat more regularly. It’s used to treat high blood pressure, control heart rhythm, relieve chest pain, prevent migraines, reduce shaking or tremor, and help with thyroid and adrenal gland conditions.
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Medication Management Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is used to treat pain. 1  Unlike some medications for pain, Tylenol does not have anti-inflammatory effects. Often, however, in cases of chronic pain, no inflammation is at the site of the pain, and thus Tylenol may be an appropriate treatment choice.
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Paracetamol Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen or APAP, is a widely used over-the-counter pain medication and medication to reduce fever.t is commonly used to help with headaches, other minor aches and pains, and is a major ingredient in many cold medications. In combination with opioid analgesics, paracetamol is used in the management of more severe pain such as post-surgical and cancer pain.
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Propofol: Expert Q&A Propofol is a potentially deadly drug in the wrong hands, and there is no room for error. It's only designed for people trained to do advanced cardiac life support , Dombrowski says. It induces a deep level of sleep and sedation, and it can cause your blood pressure to go down and your breathing to stop. You can die.ropofol is a potentially deadly drug in the wrong hands, and there is no room for error. It's only designed for people trained to do advanced cardiac life support , Dombrowski says. It induces a deep level of sleep and sedation, and it can cause your blood pressure to go down and your breathing to stop. You can die.
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Propranolol Propranolol is a prescription drug used to control high blood pressure, relieve symptoms of angina, and treat other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels.
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- epoprostenol. [ 1 e′popros′tĕnol] 2  name for prostacyclin when used pharmaceutically. It is used in the form of the sodium salt as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation for blood contacting nonbiological systems, as in renal dialysis; as a pulmonary antihypertensive; and as a vasodilator.
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Propofol Propofol injectable emulsion is a single-use parenteral product which contains benzyl alcohol 1.5 mg/mL and sodium benzoate 0.7 mg/mL to inhibit the rate of growth of microorganisms, for up to 12 hours, in the event of accidental extrinsic contamination.
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- Other Anesthetics. Propofol-is a sedative/hypnotic that can be used for induction or maintenance of general anesthesia. Analgesic effect is poor and addition of an analgesic to the anesthetic regimen is necesssary for surgery. The drug comes as an emulsion that must be mixed and used within several days.