Drug details

Diprivan (propofol)

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Diprivan (propofol) Injectable Emulsion is a sedative-hypnotic agent used to help you relax before and during general anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedure. It is also used in critically ill patients who require a breathing tube connected to a ventilator. Diprivan is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• cough,
• muscle pain, or
• confusion, 
• anxiety,
• itching or skin rash,
• numbness or tingly feeling,
• agitation,
• burning or stinging around the IV needle,
• discolored urine.

The following drugs are related to Diprivan, either as a replacement or used together:

• Fresenius Propoven (propofol)
• HyperTET (tetanus immune globulin (human) injection)
• Ultane (sevoflurane)
• Sojourn (sevoflurane injection)