P Fol Injection
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P Fol Injection 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.
P Fol Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. U=You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, and nausea. This P Fol Injection 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.
It 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 P Fol Injection
Benefits of P Fol Injection
In General Anaesthesia
P Fol Injection is used as a general anaesthesia to help patients fall asleep quickly and comfortably before surgery or medical procedures. It provides a smooth induction and recovery, ensuring a controlled and safe anaesthetic experience.
Side effects of P Fol Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of P Fol
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Local site pain
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use P Fol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How P Fol Injection works
P Fol Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. P Fol Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
P Fol Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
P Fol Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
P Fol Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
P Fol Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of P Fol Injection can cause green discoloration of urine.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of P Fol Injection can cause green discoloration of urine.
Liver
CAUTION
P Fol Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take P Fol Injection?
If you missed a dose of P Fol Injection, contact your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- P Fol Injection 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cumenes
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General Anesthetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking P Fol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Adrenaline may increase the side effects of Propofol.
Your doctor may discontinue Alfuzosin 24 hours before the surgery.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Avoid activities like driving, lifting weight.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Avoid activities like driving, lifting weight.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, headache, pain at the injection site, confusion, muscle twitching, cough, dry mouth, changes in ta
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is P Fol Injection used for?
P Fol Injection is an anesthetic medicine used to help you relax, become sleepy, or go to sleep before and during a medical procedure or surgery. It can be used to start general anesthesia or to keep you sedated and comfortable for shorter procedures.<br>
Who will be giving me P Fol Injection?
P Fol Injection will only be given by, or under the direct supervision of, a doctor, or other professionals trained in administering anesthesia, such as an anesthesiologist, or a critical care specialist. They will continuously monitor you throughout the entire process.<br>
How quickly does P Fol Injection work?
P Fol Injection works very quickly, usually making you feel its effects within about 40 seconds of the injection starting. This rapid onset is why it is commonly used to begin anesthesia.<br>
How long will I be asleep from P Fol Injection?
The duration of action from a single P Fol Injection dose is quite short, typically lasting for about 10 to 20 minutes. For longer procedures, it will be given as a continuous infusion to maintain the level of sedation or anesthesia needed.<br>
Will I remember anything from the procedure after being sedated with P Fol Injection?
It is very unlikely that you will remember the surgery or procedure. One of the effects of P Fol Injection is amnesia, which means you will not form memories during the time the medicine is active.<br>
Is the dose of P Fol Injection the same for everyone?
No. The P Fol Injection dose is highly individualized. The anesthesiologist will carefully calculate the right amount for you based on your age, weight, medical condition, and the type of procedure you are having.<br>
Will I feel any pain when P Fol Injection is given?
Some people experience a brief stinging or burning sensation at the IV site when P Fol Injection is first injected. Your anesthesiologist may use techniques to minimize this discomfort, such as giving it through a larger vein or mixing it with a local anesthetic.<br>
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