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Ketofol
Combination of
Ketamine General anesthetic
Propofol General anesthetics
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Ketofol is a mixture of ketamine and propofol. Both drugs are anesthetic agents. Ketamine, when mixed with thiopentone sodium (another anesthetic agent), immediately forms a sticky precipitate but ketamine can also be mixed with propofol in the same syringe.[1]

References

  1. Willman, EV; Andolfatto, G (2006). "A Prospective Evaluation of "Ketofol" (Ketamine/Propofol Combination) for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department". Ann Emerg Med (October 21).