Introduction

Pofol IV is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.\n\nPofol IV is used in general anesthesia. It causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.\n\nThe most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This Pofol IV is safe to use in pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients of liver and kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure.\n\nIt is not advised to consume alcohol after you have been administered. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Uses of Pofol IV

General Anaesthesia

Side effects of Pofol IV

Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Local site pain
Slow heart rate
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Pofol IV

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Pofol IV works

Pofol IV is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Quick Tips

Pofol IV helps induce unconsciousness (sleep) so that surgical operations or other procedures can be performed.
It is given to you as an injection by your doctor.
After use, you may still feel sleepy for some time. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus until you are sure the effects have subsided.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pofol IV.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Pofol IV is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Pofol IV is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Pofol IV may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Pofol IV is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pofol IV is recommended.\nHowever, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Pofol IV can cause green discoloration of urine.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Pofol IV is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pofol IV may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.