Complete Up To Date Information about PropoFlo™.
NADA Number: 141-098 | |
| Proprietary Name |
PropoFlo™ |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Abbott Laboratories |
| Ingredients |
Propofol |
| Species |
Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (emulsion) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (emulsion) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
| Exclusivity |
Granted as the application contains additional evidence of the safety and effectiveness for use in dogs. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.2005 Propofol Injection. Specifications: The drug is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, oil-in-water emulsion containing 10 milligrams of propofol per milliliter. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: The drug is administered by intravenous injection as follows: For induction of general anesthesia without the use of preanesthetics the dosage is 5.5 to 7.0 milligrams per kilogram (2.5 to 3.2 milligrams per pound); for the maintenance of general anesthesia without the use of preanesthetics the dosage is 1.1 to 3.3 milligrams per kilogram (0.5 to 1.5 milligrams per pound). The use of preanesthetic medication reduces propofol dose requirements. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as an anesthetic as follows: As a single injection to provide general anesthesia for procedures lasting up to 5 minutes; for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia using incremental doses to effect; for induction of general anesthesia where maintenance is provided by inhalant anesthetics. Limitations: Adequate data concerning safe use of propofol in pregnant and breeding dogs have not been obtained. Doses may need adjustment for geriatric or debilitated patients. |