[A hypnotic alkylphenol derivative. Formulated for intravenous induction of sedation and hypnosis during anesthesia, propofol facilitates inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This agent is associated with minimal respiratory depression and has a short half-life with a duration of action of 2 to 10 minutes. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0033487 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: phenol
[CN203] GENERAL ANESTHETICS, OTHER
Relation/CHD: PROPOFOL 10 MG/ML