Preferred Name |
propofol |
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Synonyms |
Diprivan |
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Definitions |
A hypnotic alkylphenol derivative. Formulated for intravenous induction of sedation and hypnosis during anesthesia, propofol facilitates inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This agent is associated with minimal respiratory depression and has a short half-life with a duration of action of 2 to 10 minutes. Check for "https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/intervention/C29384" active clinical trials using this agent. ("http://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Thesaurus&code=C29384" NCI Thesaurus) |
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ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/PDQ/CDR0000461189 |
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altLabel |
Diprivan |
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cui |
C0033487 C0678120 |
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DATE FIRST PUBLISHED |
2005-12-22 |
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Date last modified |
2007-07-11 |
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definition |
A hypnotic alkylphenol derivative. Formulated for intravenous induction of sedation and hypnosis during anesthesia, propofol facilitates inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This agent is associated with minimal respiratory depression and has a short half-life with a duration of action of 2 to 10 minutes. Check for "https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/intervention/C29384" active clinical trials using this agent. ("http://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Thesaurus&code=C29384" NCI Thesaurus) |
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LT |
TRD |
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NCI ID |
C29384 |
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notation |
CDR0000461189 |
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ORIG STY |
Drug/agent |
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prefLabel |
propofol |
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tui |
T109 T121 |