Propofol
Trade names

Diprivan

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Clinical data
Drug class

Sedative hypnotic

Uses

Induction and maintenance of anesthesia, sedation

Contraindications

Egg/soy allergy (controversial)

Routes of administration

Intravenous

Dosage

Induction of anesthesia:

  • Adult: 1-2.5 mg/kg
  • Elderly: 1-1.5 mg/kg
  • Pediatric: 2.5-3.5 mg/kg
    Maintenance of anesthesia:
  • Adult: 100-200 mcg/kg/min
  • Elderly: 50-100 mcg/kg/min
  • Pediatric: 125-300 mcg/kg/min
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