Remifentanil hameln
This medicine is an opioid that quickly relieves pain during surgeries and in intensive care.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi injektio-/infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the dose based on your needs.
Method
This medicine is always given directly into a vein, either as a single injection or as a slow infusion, and is always administered by a healthcare professional.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum safe dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Shallow breathing
- •Temporary stop in breathing
- •Itching
- •Cough
- •Chills (after surgery)
- •High blood pressure (after surgery)
RARE
- •Constipation
- •Lack of oxygen
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, making breathing difficult
- •Fainting or collapse
- •Severe drop in blood pressure
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Worsening allergic symptoms
- •Seizures
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •A specific type of irregular heartbeat (atrioventricular block)
- •Physical need for the medicine (dependence)
- •Need for higher doses over time (tolerance)
- •Withdrawal symptoms (e.g., increased heart rate, high blood pressure, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, chills, shaking, sweating)
- •Pain (after surgery)
- •Drowsiness or tiredness (after surgery)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to remifentanil, its other ingredients, or fentanyl-like medicines.
- This medicine should not be given as an injection into your spinal canal.
- This medicine should not be used as the only medicine to start anesthesia.
- Tell your doctor if you have lung or liver problems, as you may be more prone to breathing difficulties.
- Tell your doctor if you are over 65, frail, or have low blood pressure, as you may be more sensitive to heart problems.
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- Tell your doctor if you or a family member have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illegal drug abuse.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of mood problems or have been treated for any other mental health conditions.
- If you use this medicine often, it may become less effective or lead to dependence. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about dependence.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones, as they can affect how this medicine works.
- Avoid alcohol until you have fully recovered from using this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. Breastfeeding should be stopped for 24 hours after treatment.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until your doctor says it is safe, as this medicine can affect your alertness.