Remifentanil
- Generic Name
- Remifentanil
- Brand Names
- Ultiva
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H28N2O5
- CAS Number
- 132875-61-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- P10582JYYK
- 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
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Immediate postoperative analgesia therapy, Induction and Maintenance of General Anesthesia, Monitored anesthesia care sedation
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