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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

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Clinical Trials

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Posted
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Sponsor
2018/05/30
Not Applicable
Terminated
CMC Ambroise Paré
2018/05/07
Not Applicable
Terminated
CMC Ambroise Paré
2018/04/25
Not Applicable
Completed
West China Second University Hospital
2018/04/17
Not Applicable
Completed
2018/03/08
N/A
UNKNOWN
Erasme University Hospital
2018/03/01
Not Applicable
Terminated
2018/02/23
Phase 2
Completed
2018/02/15
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
Military Hospital of Tunis
2018/01/31
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2018/01/31
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN

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