Information about Sufentanil Citrate Injection

Generic Name : Sufentanil Citrate Injection
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Sufentanil Citrate Injection are provided here.

Pronunciation : soo-FEN-ta-nil

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Sufentanil Citrate Injection, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y45 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Sufentanil Citrate Injection

International :

Sufenta

Why is Sufentanil Citrate Injection Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for inducing anesthesia during surgery. It is also used as part of epidural anesthesia during labor and delivery with other medications.

When should Sufentanil Citrate Injection not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sufentanil Citrate Injection?

Dose is based in patient’s body weight and health condition.

How should Sufentanil Citrate Injection be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sufentanil Citrate Injection?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with any allergy, heart disease, kidney or liver impairment, lung diseases, head injury, drug or alcohol dependency, elderly, children less than 2 years old, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Sufentanil Citrate Injection?

Most Common - Respiratory depression.
Heart - Fast or slow heart rate, high or low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, heart arrest.
Musculoskeletal - Chest wall rigidity, skeletal muscle rigidity of neck and extremities.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness.
Skin - Itching, redness.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting.
Body as a Whole - Shock.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma, and postoperative respiratory depression.
Miscellaneous - Intraoperative muscle movement, and chills.