Generic name: propofol
Dosage form: kit
Drug class:General anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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DIPRIVAN - propofol injection, emulsion
Diprivan Injectable Emulsion, USP
10 mg per mL
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Strict aseptic technique must always be maintained during handling. DIPRIVAN is a single access parenteral product (single patient infusion vial) which contains 0.005% disodium edetate (EDTA) to inhibit the rate of growth of microorganisms, for up to 2 hours, in the event of accidental extrinsic contamination. However, DIPRIVAN can still support the growth of microorganisms, as it is not an antimicrobially preserved product under USP standards. Do not use if contamination is
suspected. Discard unused drug product as directed within the required time limits. There have been reports in which failure to use aseptic technique when handling DIPRIVAN was associated with microbial contamination of the product and with fever, infection/sepsis, other life-threatening illness, and/or death.
There have been reports, in the literature and other public sources, of the transmission of bloodborne pathogens (such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and ..
