Propofol-®Lipuro 10 mg/ml

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Emulsion for injection or infusion. Rapid onset intravenous aneaesthetics.

Propofol-®Lipuro 10 mg/ml is a short-acting intravenous general anaesthetic for

  • Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia in adults and children > 1 month
  • Sedation of ventilated patients >16 years of age in the intensive care unit
  • Sedation for diagnostic and surgical procedures, alone or in combination with local or regional anaesthesia in adults and children > 1 month
  • Induction of sedation for diagnostic and surgical procedures

Available in:

  • Glass ampoule: 10 ml / 20 ml
  • Infusion bottle: 50 ml / 100 ml
  • Injection vial: 20 ml 

Advantages

  • Significant reduction of injection pain 2
  • Rapid onset and quick recovery
  • Good anesthesia control

Note

Information may differ in your country. Before prescribing refer to nationally approved prescribing information.

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3. Rau J, Roizen MF, et al. Propofol in an emulsion of long- and medium-chain triglycerides: the effect on pain. Anesth Analg 2001; 93(2): 382-4
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5. Waitzberg DL, Bellinati-Pires R, et al. Eff ect of total parenteral nutrition with diff erent lipid emulsions on human monocyte and neutrophil funcions. Nutrition 1997; 13: 128-132