Alfentanil (Alfentanil Hydrochloride) - Summary

ALFENTANIL SUMMARY

ALFENTANIL
INJECTION, USP

Alfentanil Injection, USP is an opioid analgesic chemically designated as N-[1-[2-(4-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-5-oxo-1H-tetrazol-1-yl)ethyl]-4-(methoxymethyl)-4-piperidinyl]-N-phenylpropanamide monohydrochloride (1:1) with a molecular weight of 452.

Alfentanil Injection is indicated:

as an analgesic adjunct given in incremental doses in the maintenance of anesthesia with barbiturate/nitrous oxide/oxygen.

as an analgesic administered by continuous infusion with nitrous oxide/oxygen in the maintenance of general anesthesia.

as a primary anesthetic agent for the induction of anesthesia in patients undergoing general surgery in which endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation are required.

as the analgesic component for monitored anesthesia care (MAC).

SEE DOSAGE CHART FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE USE OF ALFENTANIL INJECTION.

ALFENTANIL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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Published Studies Related to Alfentanil

Voriconazole, but not terbinafine, markedly reduces alfentanil clearance and prolongs its half-life. [2006.11]

Comparison of a bolus of fentanyl with an infusion of alfentanil during target-controlled propofol infusion in third molar extraction under conscious sedation. [2006.11]

Reduction of human experimental muscle pain by alfentanil and morphine. [2006.11]

Alfentanil dosage when inserting the classic laryngeal mask airway. [2006.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Alfentanil

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