Fospropofol
- Generic Name
- Fospropofol
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C13H21O5P
- CAS Number
- 258516-89-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- LZ257RZP7K
- Background
Fospropofol is a water soluble prodrug and is converted to propofol in the liver. Fospropofol is a short acting hypnotic/sedative/anesthetic agent. Unlike propofol, does not cause injection-site pain as it is unable to activate TRPA1. FDA approved in December 2008.
Fospropofol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act.
- Indication
For monitored anaesthesia care sedation in patients undergoing diagnostic procedures like bronchoscopy and colonscopy or minor surgical procedures like arthroscopy and bunionectomy.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Monitored anesthesia care sedation
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