Drug reference
remifentanil
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (Opioids)
Mechanism of action
Opioid agonist; inhibits ascending pain pathways, which causes alteration in response to pain; produces analgesia, respiratory depression, and sedation, increases pain threshold
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension (dose dependent)
- Abdominal pain
Contraindications
- Epidural or intrathecal administration Known hypersensitivity to fentanyl analogs
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is remifentanil?
remifentanil belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does remifentanil work?
Opioid agonist; inhibits ascending pain pathways, which causes alteration in response to pain; produces analgesia, respiratory depression, and sedation, increases pain threshold
What are the common side effects of remifentanil?
Vomiting, Nausea, Bradycardia, Respiratory depression, Hypotension (dose dependent), Abdominal pain
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