Tag Archives: Diprivan

Heart Failure Side Effect from Propofol

By now, most everyone has heard of Michael Jackson’s alleged heart failure side effect from Propofol use. All medications come with side effects and risks, especially if they are not taken in the properly prescribed doses or used for the illnesses and ailments for which they are intended. Propofol is used to slow the brain [...]

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Propofol Induced Liver Failure

Diprivan is the brand name of the drug more commonly known as Propofol, and Propofol induced liver failure is a rare but possible effect of its use. Propofol gained notoriety recently when it was linked to Michael Jackson’s death. The pop star was allegedly using the drug to help him sleep and relax. That case [...]

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Propofol Linked To Hepatitis C Outbreak

The drug Propofol is an anesthesia marketed under the name Diprivan by the pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca. It is used to relax patients and reduce their tension. Although the drug has been historically considered rather safe by both its administrators and users, it gained recent publicity in its link with the pop star Michael Jackson’s [...]

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Propofol Recalls Lead To Shortage and Lawsuits

Propofol is a generic version of the FDA approved short-term anesthetic Diprivan used for endoscopy, dental procedures, and colonoscopy. This drug, while not directly linked to singing superstar Michael Jackson’s death, was found in his home at the time of his death. There is controversy linked to this drug due to the king of pop’s [...]

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