What is remifentanil?
Remifentanil is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine.
Remifentanil is used to treat or prevent acute pain after surgery.
Remifentanil may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about remifentanil?
You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to remifentanil.
Before you receive remifentanil, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely receive this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before you are treated with remifentanil.
Your breathing and other vital signs will be constantly monitored while you are being treated with remifentanil.
Remifentanil can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. You should not plan on driving or doing anything that requires you to be awake and alert right after you are treated with this medication.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any other restrictions on food, beverages, or activity after you are treated with remifentanil.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before I receive remifentanil?
You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to remifentanil.
Before you receive remifentanil, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely receive this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. Remifentanil may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether remifentanil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.