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Pacifol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Infusion, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of General Anesthesia.
The right dosage of Pacifol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Pacifol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Pacifol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Pacifol's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pacifol related warnings talks about Pacifol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pacifol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pacifol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pacifol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pacifol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pacifol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Pacifol safe for pregnant women?
Pacifol has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pacifol safe during breastfeeding?
Pacifol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pacifol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pacifol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pacifol on the Liver?
Pacifol does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Pacifol on the Heart?
Side effects of Pacifol rarely affect the heart.
Pacifol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pacifol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pacifol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Pacifol cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pacifol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Pacifol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pacifol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pacifol
When consumed with certain foods, Pacifol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pacifol
Consumption of alcohol and Pacifol together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprivan® (propofol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382-383