Remifentanil Orion
Remifentanil Orion is a fast-acting opioid medicine used to relieve pain during and before surgery, and for pain relief during mechanical ventilation in intensive care for adults.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi injektio-/infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation Orion Pharma
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will decide the right dose for you, as it varies for each person.
Method
It is given as a single injection into a vein or as a continuous drip (infusion) into a vein over a longer period.
Important
Your doctor or nurse will make sure you receive the correct amount and will adjust it if needed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Being sick (vomiting)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Shallow breathing (breathing difficulties)
- •Temporary stop in breathing
- •Itching
- •Shivering after surgery
- •High blood pressure after surgery
- •Cough
RARE
- •Constipation
- •Pain after surgery
- •Lack of oxygen in the body
- •Severe allergic reaction (can cause swelling, trouble breathing, or heart problems)
- •Very slow heart rate, possibly leading to the heart stopping
- •Feeling very sleepy during recovery
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Heart rhythm problems (irregular heartbeat)
- •Your body getting used to the medicine (tolerance) or becoming dependent on it
- •Withdrawal symptoms if the medicine is stopped too quickly, such as fast heart rate, high blood pressure, restlessness, feeling sick, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, chills, trembling, and sweating.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to remifentanil, other ingredients, or fentanyl-like medicines (e.g., alfentanil, sufentanil).
- Do not use as an injection into your spinal canal.
- Not for use as the only medicine to start anesthesia.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing or liver problems, as you might be more sensitive to breathing difficulties.
- Tell your doctor if you or a family member have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illegal drug abuse or addiction.
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- Tell your doctor if you smoke or have a history of mood problems (depression, anxiety) or other mental illness.
- This medicine can lead to tolerance and dependence with repeated use, which increases the risk of overdose. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about becoming dependent.
- Do not drink alcohol until you have fully recovered from the effects of this medicine.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning a baby, tell your doctor. This medicine can affect your baby's breathing if given during or near childbirth. Stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking this medicine.
- After receiving this medicine, do not drive or use machines until your doctor says it's safe.