Sufenta Forte
Sufenta and Sufenta Forte are strong pain medications used in hospitals during surgeries or for labor pain relief.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
50 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Sufentanil citrate
Manufacturer
Piramal Critical Care B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your age, weight, and health condition.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein (intravenously) or into the spine (epidurally) in a hospital, always by a doctor or nurse.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose you can receive.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling tired or sleepy
- •Itching
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Slow or weak breathing, or temporary stopping of breathing
- •Changes in heart rate (slow, fast, or irregular) or blood pressure (low or high)
- •Muscle stiffness, cramps, or sudden muscle jerks
- •Headache or dizziness
RARE
- •Heart or breathing stop, abnormal heart rhythm
- •Bluish skin or lips (due to lack of oxygen), shock
- •Coma, nervousness, apathy
- •Fluid in the lungs, sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, cough, hoarseness
- •Paleness, chills, fever, changes in body temperature, allergic rash, severe sweating, skin redness or discoloration
- •Vision problems, small pupils, difficulty urinating or urinary incontinence
- •Pain, including back pain and pain or reactions at the injection site
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to sufentanil, other opioids, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- This medicine should not be given into a vein (intravenously) during labor or before the umbilical cord is cut during a C-section, as it may cause breathing problems in the newborn.
- Do not use if you have severe bleeding, shock, blood poisoning, infection at the injection site, or problems with blood clotting, especially if the medicine is given into the spine (epidurally).
- Tell your doctor if you have lung disease, reduced breathing function, or slow bowel movements.
- Repeated use of this medicine can lead to tolerance, dependence, and misuse, which could cause a life-threatening overdose. If you or your family have a history of drug or alcohol misuse, tell your doctor.
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- Do not drive or use machines after receiving this medicine, as it can affect your alertness. Your doctor will tell you when it's safe to resume these activities.