Remifentanil B. Braun 1 mg / Remifentanil B. Braun 2 mg / Remifentanil B. Braun 5 mg
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Powder for concentrate for solution for injection or infusion. Ultra-short-acting opioid
Remifentanil is indicated as an analgesic agent for use during induction and/or maintenance of general anaesthesia.
Remifentanil is indicated for provision of analgesia in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients 18 years of age and over.
Available in:
- injection vial: 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg
Fordele
- Rapid onset and offset 1,3
- Organ independent metabolism 2
- No accumulation 1,3
- Shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and quicker ICU discharge 4,5
Note
Information may differ in your country. Before prescribing refer to nationally approved prescribing information.
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