Alfentanil
- Generic Name
- Alfentanil
- Brand Names
- Alfenta
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H32N6O3
- CAS Number
- 71195-58-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 1N74HM2BS7
- Background
A short-acting opioid anesthetic and analgesic derivative of fentanyl. It produces an early peak analgesic effect and fast recovery of consciousness. Alfentanil is effective as an anesthetic during surgery, for supplementation of analgesia during surgical procedures, and as an analgesic for critically ill patients.
- Indication
For the management of postoperative pain and the maintenance of general anesthesia.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- General Anesthesia, Induction of anesthesia therapy, Maintenance of anesthesia therapy, Monitored anesthesia care sedation, Perioperative analgesia
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