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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2014; 20(18): 5171-5176
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5171
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5171
Table 1 Characteristics of commonly used pharmacological agents used during endoscopy
| Agent | Onset of action (min) | Duration of action | Half life | Metabolism |
| Midazolam | 1.0-2.5 | 2-6 h | 1.8-6.4 h | Hepatic and intestinal |
| Fentanyl | < 1.5 | 1-2 h | 2-7 h | Hepatic |
| Meperidine | 5 | 2-4 h | 2-7 h | Hepatic |
| Propofol | > 1 | 3-10 min | Triphasic: 2.2 min, 20 min, 8 h | Hepatic |
- Citation: Cheriyan DG, Byrne MF. Propofol use in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(18): 5171-5176
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i18/5171.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5171