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Posted by kirbyw on January 23, 2012, at 20:54:17
Is Propofol (anesthetic) safe to use with Parnate.
My Gastroenteroloygist wants to do an Endoscopy and use Propofol. There is some contradictory information on different Websites. Some sites say its a no/no but my Psychiatrist sent me information indicating that it is safe. The Astra Zeneca information page on Propofol does not list any dangerous interaction.Additional information is welcome. Has anyone had Propofol with an MAO?
Rick in Costa Rick
Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on January 24, 2012, at 15:25:39
In reply to Parnate and Propofol, posted by kirbyw on January 23, 2012, at 20:54:17
When I always think of Propofol I always think of Michael Jackson's death. Propofol puts you to sleep, there's no waiting period for it to effect, you just simply fall asleep when its adminsitered so that does make it a little less addictive because there's no euphoria to be felt besdies being quickly sedated. I don't know about lower doses, I don't know if they put you into sedated state.
BUT there's no interaction at all with an MAOI. It doesnt stimulate tyramine, or nuerotransmitters that could cause a hypertension reaction. It's safe, so I think It would benefit you but when I always hear the term propofol i always think of death relating to MJ's case. but the only thing he had 1 valium 10mg and 2mg Ativan's administred 3-4 times before he injected the propofol. I'm your doctor knows what he/she's doing.
Matt
Posted by SLS on January 24, 2012, at 16:03:37
In reply to Re: Parnate and Propofol, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on January 24, 2012, at 15:25:39
Propofol appears to be safe when used in conjunction with MAOIs. It is neither sympathomimetic nor serotonergic.
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 31, 2012, at 10:16:35
In reply to Parnate and Propofol, posted by kirbyw on January 23, 2012, at 20:54:17
> Is Propofol (anesthetic) safe to use with Parnate.
> My Gastroenteroloygist wants to do an Endoscopy and use Propofol.I am not aware of any specific interaction between propofol and MAOIs. IV benzodiazepines (most often midazolam) are also used during endoscopy. Monitoring of BP and oxygen saturation is needed.
Meperidine/Pethidine is sometimes used as an analgesic using endoscopy. It is vital that your doctors are aware that it can interact severely with MAOIs and must not be used.
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