This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Following statements are true for propofol except: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Painful intravenous administration, B. Induction agent, C. Contraindicated in porphyria, D. Antiemetic effect
C: Contraindicated in porphyria
Answer: C: Contraindicated in porphyria 
Explanation: Ans: C i.e. Contraindicated in porphyria Propofol Side effects of propofol include pain on injection Propofol can be used for both induction as well as maintenance Propofol is safer in porphyria Propofol possess significant antiemetic action