Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection
Description:
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT 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.
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT 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 Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT 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.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Fresofol
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Local site pain
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
Warning & Precautions:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Employ of Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection can cause green discoloration of urine.
Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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