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Side effect(s) of Sufentanil Citrate Injection


Review the side-effects of Sufentanil Citrate Injection 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
- 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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Sufentanil Citrate Injection

Sufentanil Citrate Injection(Sufenta) generic 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.


Trade Names for Sufentanil Citrate Injection

International :


Sufenta
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