propofol

propofol /pro·po·fol/ (pro´pah-fol) a short-acting sedative and hypnotic used as a general anesthetic and adjunct to anesthesia.

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propofol (prō´pōfol),

n brand name: Diprivan;
drug class: general anesthetic;
action: produces dose-dependent central nervous system depression; mechanism of action is unknown;
use: induction or maintenance of anesthesia as part of a balanced anesthetic technique.

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propofol

a rapidly acting, short duration, intravenous hypnotic anesthetic induction agent, which has low excitatory effect. It is harmless when injected into tissues or intra-arterially. The active ingredient is 2,6-di-isopropylphenol.