There's nothing like a good anesthetic when you're going under the knife. Or when you're on the receiving end of enough testing to make you feel like you've been assaulted by the body snatchers. Either way, it's good to know you can count on your anesthesia to come through for you. It's also good to know what you're getting, what you need to know before you get it and what your doctor needs to know to make the experience as safe as possible.

Propofol is a drug designed to reduce relaxation and, in layman's terms, "knock you out" for short diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, and supplements general anesthesia to make sure you don't wake up at precisely the wrong time. When you go under you want to know you're going to stay under. Propofol can make that happen.

If you are having a difficult time buying discount Propofol, it might interest you that you can purchase it through a Canadian pharmacy online and save yourself a considerable amount of money. As a matter of fact, Propofol and other Canadian prescriptions can be purchased online and shipped to you without any restrictions at the border. If you plan to buy cheap Propofol online, make sure that you do so through an online Canada drugs store that you can trust.

Before receiving Propofol, make sure your doctor knows if you suffer from seizures, heart disease, arrhythmia, any disease that affects the blood vessels, any unusual reactions to anesthetics, high cholesterol, pancreatitis or any anesthetic allergies. Be aware that when you return home you're still going to have some Propofol in your system.

Propofol has been known to interact with alcohol, barbiturates, herbs, especially St. John's Wort, cold medicines, weight loss pills, anti-anxiety medications, other psychiatric drugs and pain medication. Your anesthesiologist should let you know which of the drugs you're currently taking may interact with Propofol and help you devise a plan that will minimize the amount of time you're off your medication (if necessary).

Common side effects of Propofol include pain or irritation at the injection site, a change in mood, dizziness, drowsiness and a lack of coordination. Even though you're functional, the drug is still sedating your system. Make sure you have someone to drive you home after your procedure.

Severe side effects of Propofol that should be immediately brought to the attention of a medical professional  include allergic reaction, coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing, feeling faint, and swelling at the injection site. Most severe side effects will occur within a relatively close time proximity to your procedure, during which time you should be monitored by your anesthesiologist and his team.

Unlike most anesthetics, nausea and vomiting actually aren't that common with the use of Propofol. The drug has its own antiemetic properties; however, you may notice a strange taste in your mouth right after injection. If you have any other questions about Propofol, don't hesitate to ask your friendly neighborhood physician.