Remifentanil B. Braun
Remifentanil B. Braun is a medicine that quickly relieves pain during surgery or in intensive care, and its effects also wear off quickly.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi injektio-/infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Manufacturer
B. Braun Melsungen AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the exact dose, usually 0.1–2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight per minute as an infusion.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection or a continuous infusion directly into a vein. It will always be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.
Important
Your doctor will decide the maximum daily dose based on your condition, usually up to 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight per minute.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Shallow breathing
- •Itching
- •Shivering after surgery
- •High blood pressure after surgery
- •Cough
- •Temporary stop in breathing (apnea)
RARE
- •Constipation
- •Pain after surgery
- •Lack of oxygen (respiratory insufficiency)
- •Drowsiness (during recovery from surgery)
- •Severe allergic reaction (can include shock and heart problems)
- •Very slow heartbeat followed by a heart block
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to remifentanil or similar pain medicines (opioids).
- This medicine should not be injected into your spinal canal.
- Tell your doctor if you or a family member have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illicit drug abuse or addiction.
- Inform your doctor if you have had mood problems (depression, anxiety) or other mental health conditions.
- Stopping this medicine suddenly, especially after long-term use, can cause withdrawal symptoms like fast heart rate, high blood pressure, and restlessness.
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- This medicine is not recommended for newborns or infants under 1 year of age.