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NEW WARNING
The FDA issued an alert about several patients experiencing chills, fever, and body aches after receiving propofol for sedation or general anesthesia. Various lots of the drug have been tested but no toxins, bacteria or other signs of contamination were found. The FDA advises all health care providers to carefully follow the handling and use sections of the prescribing information for this drug. They recommend that all patients be evaluated for possible reactions after use of the drug and that anyone experiencing signs of acute febrile reactions be evaluated for possible bacterial sepsis. They ask that any adverse events following the use of propofol be reported to MedWatch.
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