4-Iodopropofol is a drug derived from the commonly used sedative

anaesthetic An anesthetic (American English) or anaesthetic (British English; see spelling differences) is a drug used to induce anesthesia ⁠— ⁠in other words, to result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness. They may be divided into two ...

agent, propofol. 4-Iodopropofol has similar effects to propofol on isolated receptors, acting primarily as a GABA_A positive modulator and

sodium channel Sodium channels are integral membrane proteins that form ion channels, conducting sodium ions (Na+) through a cell's membrane. They belong to the superfamily of cation channels and can be classified according to the trigger that opens the chann ...

blocker, but when given to animals it has only

anxiolytic An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...

and anticonvulsant effects, lacking the strong sedative-hypnotic profile of propofol.

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