• J Clin Pharm Ther · Dec 2011

    Case Reports

    Dark green discoloration of the urine after prolonged propofol infusion: a case report.

    • B D Ku, K C Park, and S S Yoon.
    • Department of Neurology, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine, GyeongGi, Korea. neurodasan@paran.com
    • J Clin Pharm Ther. 2011 Dec 1;36(6):734-6.

    What Is Known And ObjectivePropofol, a commonly used sedative, has on rare occasions, been reported to discolour urine green. However, in previous reports, it is uncertain that whether this colour change is dose dependent. We report on a patient who produced dark green discoloration of urine from prolonged propofol infusion, administered for intractable epilepsy.Case SummaryThe colour intensity of the patient's urine was dependent on propofol infusion rate. Reducing propofol infusion rate lightened the colour of the urine, eventually back to normal.What Is New And ConclusionGreen discoloration of the urine from propofol infusion is dose dependent. It is usually benign and reversible, as was the case for our patient.© 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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