Alfentanil Hameln
Alfentanil Hameln is an opioid painkiller used to relieve pain, induce sleep (anesthesia), and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
0.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Alfentanil hydrochloride hydrate
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor or nurse will determine your dose individually based on your age, weight, condition, and the type of procedure.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a vein, usually in the back of the hand or forearm.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by the doctor during the procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Pain at injection site
- •Temporary stop in breathing
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Vision problems
- •Slow heart rate
- •Fast heart rate
- •High blood pressure
- •Fatigue
- •Chills
- •Pain during procedure
- •Feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Involuntary muscle movements
RARE
- •Hiccups
- •Headache
- •Sleepiness
- •Asthma-like symptoms (e.g., breathing difficulties, airway spasm)
- •Lack of reaction to stimuli
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •High carbon dioxide in blood
- •Allergic skin reactions
- •Excessive sweating
- •Pain
- •Confusion (shortly after surgery)
- •Restlessness (shortly after surgery)
- •Breathing difficulties (shortly after surgery)
- •Restlessness
- •Crying
- •Vein pain
- •Nosebleed
- •Itching
- •Nerve complications from anesthesia
- •Procedure-related complications
- •Intubation complications
- •Breathing difficulties due to airway spasm
- •Hypersensitivity reaction
- •Disorientation
- •Loss of consciousness (shortly after surgery)
- •Seizures
- •Abnormal muscle contractions
- •Pupil constriction
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Respiratory arrest
- •Cough
- •Skin redness
- •Rash
- •Fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to alfentanil, other opioids, or any other ingredient.
- Tell your doctor if you have a head injury.
- Tell your doctor if you have lung disease or other breathing problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid.
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- Tell your doctor if you have alcohol problems or have been addicted to medicines or drugs.
- Tell your doctor if you smoke.
- Tell your doctor if you have had mood disorders or other mental health problems.
- This medicine can cause dependence. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or during childbirth.
- Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving this medicine.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially antidepressants (MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs), strong painkillers, and sedatives, as they can interact with this medicine.