Review the side-effects of Remifentanil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting, itching, headache, increased sweating, shivering, dizziness, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, respiratory depression, muscle rigidity, chills, flushing, warm sensation.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, ECG change and fainting.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle stiffness, musculoskeletal chest pain.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, asthma, nose congestion, inflammation of pharynx, hiccup(s), lung swelling, runny nose.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, involuntary movement, confusion, tremors, disorientation, dysphoria, nightmare(s), hallucinations, tingling, night blindness, twitch, sleep disorder, seizure, amnesia.
Body as a Whole - Chills, anaphylactic reaction.
Skin - Rash, hives, itching, and redness.
Genitourinary - Urine retention, painful urination, and urine incontinence.
Metabolic - Abnormal liver function, hyperglycemia, electrolyte disorders, increased CPK level.
Blood - Anemia, raised white blood cell count, decrease of platelets in blood.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting, itching, headache, increased sweating, shivering, dizziness, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, respiratory depression, muscle rigidity, chills, flushing, warm sensation.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, ECG change and fainting.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle stiffness, musculoskeletal chest pain.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, asthma, nose congestion, inflammation of pharynx, hiccup(s), lung swelling, runny nose.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, involuntary movement, confusion, tremors, disorientation, dysphoria, nightmare(s), hallucinations, tingling, night blindness, twitch, sleep disorder, seizure, amnesia.
Body as a Whole - Chills, anaphylactic reaction.
Skin - Rash, hives, itching, and redness.
Genitourinary - Urine retention, painful urination, and urine incontinence.
Metabolic - Abnormal liver function, hyperglycemia, electrolyte disorders, increased CPK level.
Blood - Anemia, raised white blood cell count, decrease of platelets in blood.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Remifentanil
Remifentanil(Ultiva) generic is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for pain during and after surgery. It works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain.Trade Names for Remifentanil
International :
Ultiva
