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Cleofol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of General Anesthesia.
The optimal dosage of Cleofol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cleofol as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cleofol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Cleofol's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Cleofol related warnings talks about Cleofol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cleofol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cleofol in conditions like Asthma, Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cleofol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cleofol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cleofol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cleofol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cleofol is used -
Mild
Is the use of Cleofol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Cleofol has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Cleofol safe during breastfeeding?
Cleofol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cleofol on the Kidneys?
Cleofol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cleofol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cleofol on the liver.
What is the effect of Cleofol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cleofol on the heart have been reported.
Cleofol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cleofol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cleofol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Cleofol. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cleofol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cleofol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cleofol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cleofol
When consumed with certain foods, Cleofol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cleofol
Taking Cleofol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprivan® (propofol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382-383