Synonyms: Lusedra®
fospropofol is an approved drug (FDA (2008))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Fospropofol is a prodrug which undergoes hepatic conversion to the active moeity, propofol.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Approved to be used as a short acting sedative or anaesthetic [1-2]. The marketed formulation contains the disodium salt (PubChem CID 3038497). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
As this prodrug is converted to propofol, the MMOA will be positive allosteric modulation of GABAA channels [5-6], and potentially involves blocking of sodium channels [3-4]. Propofol binding sites have been identified on recombinantly expressed human GABAA channels [7]. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |