Propofol slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Propofol is used to help you relax before and during general anesthesia for surgery or
other medical procedure. Propofol is also used in critically ill patients who require a breathing
tube connected to a ventilator (a machine that moves air in and out of the lungs when a person
cannot breathe on their own).
Propofol may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.