Thursday February 8, 2007


Q: How much calories each ml of Diprivan (propofol) provides to patient?

A: 1.1 kilocalories per mL

The emulsion portion of the DIPRIVAN is identical to that found in Intralipid 10% . Triglycerides account for about 85% of the total calories. Triglyceride level should be check in patient who receive prolong infusion to avoid pancreatitis.