What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Propofol | Isoflurane | |
|---|---|---|
| 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… | Isoflurane USP may be used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Adequate data have not been developed to establish its application in obstetrical anesthesia. Isoflurane USP, a general anesthetic, is an inhalation agent indicated for induction a… |
| 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… | Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 5%) are agitation, cough, breath holding, nausea, chills/shivering, vomiting, laryngospasm, delirium. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Piramal Critical Care, Inc. at… |
| 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… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, embryofetal toxicity was noted in pregnant mice exposed to 0.075% (incre… |
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 Isoflurane 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… Isoflurane is used for: Isoflurane USP may be used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Adequate data have not been developed to establish its application in obstetrical anesthesia. Isoflurane USP, a general anesthetic, is an inhalation agent indicated for induction a…
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.