Why does Propofol put you to sleep so quickly?

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I got a procedure done and they used an anesthesia which I believe is called “Propofol”. It put me out so fast, it felt like I got violently dragged into sleep. Immediately after I saw that white liquid being injected in my vein, I passed out.

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It’s given intravenously (IV). Drugs administered this way enter the bloodstream immediately and can take effect in less than 30 seconds.

By contrast, orally administered drugs typically take about 30-40 minutes. Orally administered drugs are also metabolized by liver “first pass metabolism” which can change or decrease their effects.

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