2078-54-8 | Propofol (C₁₂H₁₈O)

Chemical type

• Intravenous anesthetic (alkylphenol derivative)

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• General anesthetic

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Key properties

• Hypnotic with rapid induction and recovery
• Reduces cerebral metabolic rate

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• Provides dose-dependent vasodilation.
• Short-acting anesthetic with a significant effect on cardiovascular parameters.

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• Anesthesia induction (1.5 mg/kg intravenous) and maintenance (4-10 mg/kg/hr infusion)
• Maintains bispectral index (BIS) 40-60 during surgery

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• Commonly used for induction of anesthesia in veterinary surgeries.
• Particularly used in cesarean sections for dogs.

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Classification by use

• General anesthetics
• Hypnotics and sedatives

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1. [Cite:1] Lidocaine mitigates cognitive decline in elderly patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial, Brain Disorders, Volume 21, March 2026, 100308
2. [Cite:2] Choosing wisely: Effects of propofol and alfaxalone induction on maternal and neonatal outcomes in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs undergoing cesarean section, The Veterinary Journal, Volume 317, June 2026, 106618