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What is the mech. of action of action & side effects propofol.??/// Also what are some advantages of propofol compared to thiopental??
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| anjushree
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agonist at GABA -A ,PRODUCE marked hypo tension during induction
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| mjl1717
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also has quick onset and quick elimination, $$$
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also has antiemetic effect
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also causes pain at injection site and apnea
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And propofol is contraindicated if the person is Not intubated.
Its also contraindicated with a soybean allergy or egg allergy and can cause brady cardia if administed with fentanyl. I think it can increase lipods also. But it could be used in a medically induced coma
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