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Propofol

propofol

Basic Information

Summary

A very short acting sedative that is usually given at the start of general anesthesia, and for maintenance of the prior. It should never be used outside of a medical setting. With that in mind, if you do plan to use this drug recreational, please have a very experienced friend with you that has the skills to insert a cannula, and monitor you very closely.

Depressant

Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.

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Habit-forming

These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.

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Dose

Intravenously
Light10-30mg
Common30-60mg
Strong60-100mg

Note: Do not take this as gospel. Please read ~experiences if you use this substance outside of a hospital setting.

Duration

Intravenous
Onset0-2 minutes
Duration10-20 minutes
After-effects1-3 hours

Experiences

https://www.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/56n5vq/michael_jackson_the_addict/d8l0qe7 (PM Sleep/Hypnos if you'd like more information)

Avoid

If in a non-hospital setting, nearly all substances should be avoided. If you use this drug outside of a medical setting, have your partner or a friend monitor your pulse/breathing/etc. If your pulse drops below 50, or if you are taking less than 10 breaths per minute, call an ambulance. In some cases the user's body may be discoloured, in which case they are likely unconscious.

Aliases

milk-of-amnesia
diprivan

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Interactions

No interaction information for Propofol