Remifentanil hameln
Remifentanil hameln is an opioid medicine used for pain relief before and during surgery, and for pain relief during breathing machine treatment in intensive care for adults.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi injektio-/infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is carefully decided by a healthcare professional based on your pain level and the type of surgery or treatment you are receiving.
Method
This medicine is given into a vein (intravenously), either as a single injection or as a continuous slow drip (infusion).
Important
Your doctor or nurse will carefully control the dose you receive, as there is no fixed maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Feeling sick (nausea) or throwing up (vomiting)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Shallow breathing
- •Temporary stop in breathing (apnea)
- •Itching
- •Cough
- •Shivering or chills (after operation)
- •High blood pressure (after operation)
RARE
- •Constipation
- •Lack of oxygen in the body
- •Cardiac arrest (heart stops)
- •Seizures
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Drug dependence (needing the medicine) or tolerance (needing more for the same effect)
- •Withdrawal symptoms (fast heart rate, high blood pressure, restlessness, feeling sick, throwing up, diarrhea, anxiety, chills, shaking, sweating)
- •Pain (after operation)
- •Drowsiness or feeling overly calm (after operation)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to remifentanil or other similar pain medicines called opioids (like fentanyl).
- This medicine should not be injected into your spinal canal.
- It should not be the only medicine used to start anesthesia for surgery.
- Tell your doctor if you have lung or liver problems, as you might have more trouble breathing with this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are over 65, weak, or have low blood pressure, as you might have more heart problems or issues with blood pressure.
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- Tell your doctor if you or your family have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, as this medicine can cause dependence.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially those for blood pressure, heart, depression, anxiety, or sleep, as taking Remifentanil with these can be dangerous.
- If used for a long time, this medicine can cause dependence, and stopping it suddenly can lead to withdrawal symptoms like fast heart rate, high blood pressure, and restlessness.