fospropofol (Lusedra, Aquavan)

Indications: - used to induce general anesthesia Mechanism of action: 1) sedative-hypnotic 2) sedative general anesthetic (by analogy to propofol) Notes: Manufacturer: Eisai

References

- Prescriber's Letter 16(2): 2009 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2008 Detail-Document#: 250213 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com