REMIFENTANIL

Overview

REMIFENTANIL is a Schedule H drug.
Remifentanil is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Remifentanil is used to treat or prevent pain after surgery or other medical procedure.

Usage

REMIFENTANIL is generally used to treat: Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Misuse of this medicine can cause addiction,overdose,death.
  • You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to remifentanil or fentanyl..
  • You may be given other pain medications to use after your remifentanil treatment is discontinued.
  • You should not plan on driving or doing anything that requires you to be awake and alert right after you are treated with this medication

Common Side-Effects

REMIFENTANIL : Anxiety, Vision Problems, Night Blindness, Hyperventilation, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Pale Skin, Irregular Heartbeat, Chills, Pounding Heart (pulse), Fever, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered)

Serious Side-Effects

REMIFENTANIL : Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Body Excessive Sweating

Rare Side-Effects

REMIFENTANIL : Hiccups, Blood Pressure, High, Hives, Nosebleeds, Seizure, Heartburn, Night Terrors, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Gums Bleeding, Body Pain, Body Burn, Noisy Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dry Mouth, Eyes Pain, Fruity Odor On Breath, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Voice, Weight Loss (unintentional), Weight Gain

Disease Interactions

REMIFENTANIL can interfere with: Premature Aging, Alcoholism, Hypotension, Shock, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Insufficiency, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention, Heart Arrhythmias

Technical Classification

REMIFENTANIL is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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