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Remifentanil

Generic Name
Remifentanil
Brand Names
Ultiva
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H28N2O5
CAS Number
132875-61-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
P10582JYYK

Overview

Remifentanil (marketed by Abbott as Ultiva) is a potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anaesthetic. Remifentanil is a specific mu-type-opioid receptor agonist which means it reduces sympathetic nervous system tone, and causes respiratory depression and analgesia.

Background

Remifentanil (marketed by Abbott as Ultiva) is a potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anaesthetic. Remifentanil is a specific mu-type-opioid receptor agonist which means it reduces sympathetic nervous system tone, and causes respiratory depression and analgesia.

Indication

For use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Approved Products

Ultiva
Manufacturer:Mylan Institutional LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/04/15
NDC:72078-036
Remifentanil Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2019/10/31
NDC:63323-723
Ultiva
Manufacturer:Mylan Institutional LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/04/15
NDC:72078-035
REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer:Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:2 mg in 2 mL
Approved: 2024/01/01
NDC:0143-9392
Ultiva
Manufacturer:Mylan Institutional LLC
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/04/15
NDC:72078-034

Singapore Approved Products

ULTIVA FOR INJECTION 1 mg/vial
Manufacturer:GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing S.p.A.
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Strength:1 mg/vial
Online:Yes
Approved: 1997/11/21
Approval:SIN09542P

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