Propofol Infusion and Acute Pancreatitis: A Review

Conclusions: Although, the mechanism of propofol-induced pancreatitis is not fully understood, and the causal relationship of propofol-induced hypertriglyceridemia or idiosyncratic drug reaction has remained unproven. Clinicians should be aware of the association between propofol and pancreatitis, and any patient presenting with abdominal pain after propofol infusion should be evaluated for AP and treated promptly to avoid complications.
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Systematic Review and Clinical Guidelines Source Type: research