if your answer is no ,tell me why?
Can we infuse propofpl and remifentanil in one syringe?
- Posted:
- 29 Sep 2011 by vafa naseri
- Topics:
- anesthesia, propofol, remifentanil
Answers (2)
29 Sep 2011
Here is what I found in literature re:propafol
Compatibility and Stability: DIPRIVAN (propofol) Injectable Emulsion should not be mixed with other therapeutic agents prior to administration.
Dilution Prior to Administration: DIPRIVAN (propofol) Injectable Emulsion is provided as a ready- to-use formulation. However, should dilution be necessary, it should only be diluted with 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, and it should not be diluted to a concentration less than 2 mg/mL because it is an emulsion. In diluted form it has been shown to be more stable when in contact with glass than with plastic (95% potency after 2 hours of running infusion in plastic).
30 Sep 2011
Dear Vasa... may I please ask u why u want to know this?? Propofol (also known as Diprivan) is an anesthetic induction drug. It can also b used for sedation in small doses to keep the patient breathing on their own. The only other instances for it's usage is in ICU units when a patient is on a ventilator to keep the patient calm and asleep while being mechanically ventilated.
Remifentanyl is an ultra short acting form of the drug, fentanyl (also called sublimaze). It is usually used in very short procedures.
And yes, remifentanyl can be injected into an IV with propofol running, like in a propofol drip.
I am just curious why you want to know this. Propofol, when given in larger dosages makes a person apneic (not breathing). It should never be administered by anyone who is not trained and proficient in airway management.
I hope u r asking this for educational purposes and not interested in administering it to someone.
I hope this helps. Please b careful. Pup
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Propofol being an emulsion may affect the compatibility of two drugs in a syringe. All sources I have looked at say they are only compatible in a running IV solution.