Remifentanil Orion
Remifentanil Orion is a strong pain medication used before and during surgery, and for pain relief in intensive care for adults.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi injektio-/infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation Orion Pharma
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is chosen individually by your doctor or nurse, often reduced for elderly patients.
Method
It is given by a trained professional as a single shot or a continuous drip into a vein.
Important
Your doctor or nurse will determine your maximum daily dose based on your individual needs.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate
- •Shallow breathing
- •Temporary stop in breathing
- •Itching
- •Shivering after surgery
- •High blood pressure after surgery
- •Cough
RARE
- •Constipation
- •Pain after surgery
- •Lack of oxygen
- •Severe allergic reaction, including anaphylactic shock or heart attack
- •Very slow heart rate that stops the heart
- •Drowsiness during recovery from surgery
- •Seizures
- •Heart rhythm problems
- •Drug tolerance or dependence
- •Withdrawal symptoms (e.g., fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, restlessness, nausea)
- •Irregular heartbeat
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to remifentanil, other ingredients, or fentanyl-like medicines (e.g., alfentanil, sufentanil).
- This medicine should not be injected into your spinal canal or used alone to start anesthesia.
- Tell your doctor if you or a family member have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- Taking this medicine with sedatives or other strong pain medications can cause extreme sleepiness, serious breathing problems, or coma.
- Do not drink alcohol until you have fully recovered from the effects of this medicine.
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- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding. This medicine may affect your baby's breathing. Stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking it.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine until your doctor says it is safe.