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Ultiva (Remifentanil Hydrochloride) - Summary

 

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ULTIVA SUMMARY

Ultiva®
for Injection
(remifentanil hydrochloride)
CS-II

ULTIVA (remifentanil hydrochloride) for Injection is a µ-opioid agonist chemically designated as a 3-[4-methoxycarbonyl-4-[(1-oxopropyl)phenylamino]-1-piperidine]propanoic acid methyl ester, hydrochloride salt, C20H28N2O5 HCl, with a molecular weight of 412.

ULTIVA is indicated for IV administration:

  1. As an analgesic agent for use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
  2. For continuation as an analgesic into the immediate postoperative period in adult patients under the direct supervision of an anesthesia practitioner in a postoperative anesthesia care unit or intensive care setting.
  3. As an analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care in adult patients.

ULTIVA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Ultiva (Remifentanil)

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Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today [2008.08.20]

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Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.07.24]

Draeger Fabius MRI Receives FDA Clearance To Provide Advanced Anesthesia Technology In The MR Environment
Source: Medical Devices / Diagnostics News From Medical News Today [2008.08.22]

Mortality Advantage for Epidural Anesthesia Called Marginal
Source: MedPage Today Surgery [2008.08.11]

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Published Studies Related to Ultiva (Remifentanil)

Remifentanil modifies the relation of electroencephalographic spectral changes and clinical endpoints in propofol anesthesia. [2008.08]

Remifentanil for percutaneous intravenous central catheter placement in preterm infant: a randomized controlled trial. [2008.08]

Effects of remifentanil-based general anaesthesia with propofol or sevoflurane on muscle microcirculation as assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy. [2008.08]

Effect of ropivacaine skull block on perioperative outcomes in patients with supratentorial brain tumors and comparison with remifentanil: a pilot study. [2008.07]

Remifentanil for percutaneous intravenous central catheter placement in preterm infant: a randomized controlled trial. [2008.06.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Ultiva (Remifentanil)

Co-Administration of Propofol and Remifentanil for Lumbar Puncture in Children [Completed]

A Dose Finding Study of Remifentanil and Propofol for Lumbar Punctures in Children [Completed]

Remifentanil and Propofol Versus Fentanyl and Midazolam for Sedation During Therapeutic Hypothermia. A Randomised, Controlled Trial [Enrolling by invitation]

Sevoflurane-Remifentanil Interaction: Multiple Response Surfaces, Validation of Calibration Stimuli, Validation of the Intraoperative Isobole Concept and Investigating Remifentanil Induced Opioid Tolerance [Recruiting]

Sevoflurane-Remifentanil Anaesthesia. The Risk of Post Operative Nausea [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-08-22

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