From: DailyQuestion@...
Date: April 16, 2009 7:12:24 AM EDT
To: glennskow@...
Subject: EMedHome Question of the Day

The EMedHome Question of the Day is:

Hypersensitivity to what two foodstuffs is a contraindication to using propofol?

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The Answer is:

Soybean oil and egg lecithin are components of the emulsion that contains propofol.  Hypersensitivity to these components or the drug itself contraindicates use of the drug as presently formulated (Micromedex, 2006).


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