What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Propofol | Sevoflurane | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | General Anesthetic | General Anesthetic |
| Used for | Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: • Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age • Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to… | Sevoflurane, USP is indicated for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult and pediatric patients for inpatient and outpatient surgery. Sevoflurane, USP should be administered only by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia.… |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | It is suitable for mask induction in pediatrics and adults. |
| Children | ||
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: • Hypersensitivity reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hypotension and/or bradycardia [see Warnings and Precautio… | Clinical Trials Experience Adverse events are derived from controlled clinical studies conducted in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The reference drugs were isoflurane, enflurane, and propofol in adults and halothane in ped… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Data from randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and case series over several decades with propofol use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of… | Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, reduced fetal weights were noted following exposure to 1 MAC sevoflurane for… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherPropofol is general Anesthetic and Sevoflurane is general Anesthetic. Propofol is used for: Propofol injectable emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: • Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age • Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to… Sevoflurane is used for: Sevoflurane, USP is indicated for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult and pediatric patients for inpatient and outpatient surgery. Sevoflurane, USP should be administered only by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia.…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.