Fospropofol Intravenous

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Before Using fospropofol

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For fospropofol, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to fospropofol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of fospropofol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fospropofol in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart disease, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving fospropofol.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving fospropofol, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using fospropofol with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Alfentanil
Alprazolam
Amobarbital
Barbital
Bromazepam
Bupivacaine
Bupivacaine Liposome
Buprenorphine
Butabarbital
Butorphanol
Carbinoxamine
Chloral Hydrate
Chlordiazepoxide
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Codeine
Diazepam
Dichloralphenazone
Dihydrocodeine
Doxylamine
Estazolam
Eszopiclone
Fentanyl
Flibanserin
Hexobarbital
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Levorphanol
Lidocaine
Lorazepam
Meclizine
Meperidine
Mephobarbital
Meprobamate
Methadone
Midazolam
Morphine
Morphine Sulfate Liposome
Nalbuphine
Oxazepam
Oxycodone
Oxymorphone
Paraldehyde
Pentazocine
Periciazine
Prazepam
Ramelteon
Secobarbital
Sodium Oxybate
St John's Wort
Sufentanil
Tapentadol
Temazepam
Tramadol
Triazolam
Zaleplon
Zolpidem
Zopiclone

Using fospropofol with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Succinylcholine

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of fospropofol

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you fospropofol in a hospital or surgery clinic. fospropofol is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.

fospropofol Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

Less common

Bluish lips or skin
blurred vision
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

Difficult or troubled breathing
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
shortness of breath

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: