Synopsis Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent which rapidly and reliably
causes loss of consciousness. It is also associated with a quick and 'smooth'recovery, which …

Abstract Propofol (2, 6‐diisopropylphenol) is an intravenous short‐acting anaesthetic widely
used for inducing and maintaining anaesthesia. Propofol is also being increasingly used for …

Lasker's award-winning drug propofol is widely used in general anesthesia. The
recreational use of propofol is reported to produce a well-rested feeling and euphoric state; …

BACKGROUND: Although propofol has not traditionally been considered a drug of abuse,
subanesthetic doses may have an abuse potential. We used this survey to assess …

There is growing evidence that propofol acts on affective and reward processes. We
designed this study to assess the effect of propofol on the concentration of dopamine in the …

Drug self-administration procedures in laboratory settings allow us to closely model drug-
taking behavior in real-world settings. This review provides an overview of many of the …

Background Propofol is recommended for sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy (GE), but
preliminary data suggest addictive potentials. Objective The objective of this article is to …

One hundred and twelve patients scheduled for day case varicose vein surgery were
randomly allocated to one of three groups: total intravenous anaesthesia with propofol …

Propofol is a short-acting hypnotic agent that is commonly used to induce and maintain
anesthesia. Propofol abuse and its involvement in suicide deaths have increased in recent …

This study examined the effects of midazolam on the doses of propofol required for the
induction of hypnosis and the maintenance of propofol/nitrous oxide anesthesia. In addition …