SUFENTANIL

Overview

SUFENTANIL is a Schedule H1 drug.
Sufentanil is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for inducing anesthesia during surgery. It is also used as part of epidural anesthesia during labor and delivery with other medications.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 < 2yrs

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with any allergy, heart disease, kidney or liver impairment, lung diseases, head injury, drug or alcohol dependency, elderly, children less than 2 years old, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

SUFENTANIL : Shock, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Chills, Drowsiness

Rare Side-Effects

SUFENTANIL : Body Itching

Disease Interactions

SUFENTANIL can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Alcohol Poisoning, Hypotension, Diarrhoea, Shock, Brain Tumor, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention, Heart Arrhythmias

Technical Classification

SUFENTANIL 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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