<prompt> Following statements are true for propofol except: March 2012Painful intravenous administrationInduction agentContraindicated in porphyriaAntiemetic effect  <response>: 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 