propofol

FDA Drug Profile — PROPOFOL, propofol, Propofol

propofol is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 12 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including PROPOFOL, propofol, Propofol. Available dosage form: injection, emulsion.

Drug Details

Generic Name
propofol
Brand Names
PROPOFOL, propofol, Propofol
Application Number
ANDA217525
Sponsor
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
NDC Codes
12
Dosage Forms
INJECTION, EMULSION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
PROPOFOL

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DIPRIVAN is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: • Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age • Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age • Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients • Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients Limitations of Use DIPRIVAN is not recommended for induction of anesthesia below the age of 3 years or for maintenance of anesthesia below the age of 2 months because its safety and effectiveness have not been established in those populations [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )] . Safety, effectiveness and dosing guidelines for DIPRIVAN have not been established for MAC sedation in the pediatric population; therefore, it is not recommended for this use [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )]. DIPRIVAN is not indicated for use in Pediatric ICU sedation since the safety of this regimen has not been established [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )]. DIPRIVAN is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: • Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age • Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age • Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) • Sedation in Adult Patients Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients Limitations of Use : DIPRIVAN is not recommended for induction of anesthesia below the age of 3 years or for maintenance of anesthesia below the age of 2 months. MAC sedation in the pediatric population is not recommended. DIPRIVAN is not indicated for use in Pediatric ICU sedation.