Alfentanil Hcl (Alfentanil Hcl)
Overview of Alfentanil Hcl
Alfentanil Hcl is a potent (micro)u-receptor agonist opioid with a very rapid onset of action. Alfentanil Hcl is a synthetic opioid derived from fentanyl. Alfentanil Hcl is a narcotic analgesic (relieves pain with loss of consciousness). Alfentanil Hcl is used as a primary anaesthetic (agent that causes loss of sensation) for the induction of anaestheia in general surgery and as a analgesic adjunct in the maintenance of anaesthesia with other drugs. Alfentanil Hcl is not available in any combination preparation. Alfentanil Hcl is administered intravenously.
Indication of Alfentanil Hcl
Alfentanil Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Analgesia and suppression of respiratory activity, Analgesia especially during short operative procedure, Opioid anesthesia induction, Opioid anesthesia maintenance, Post-operative pain, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Sedation.
Contraindication of Alfentanil Hcl
Alfentanil (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypovolaemia,Respiratory insufficiency.
Side Effects of Alfentanil Hcl
Alfentanil (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Apnea, Muscle rigidity, Respiratory depression, Bradycardia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Alfentanil (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Alfentanil (HCl) include Hypotension, Pulmonary edema, Rhabdomyolysis.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Alfentanil (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting.
Precautions of Alfentanil Hcl
Alfentanil should be used with caution in patients with central nervous system (CNS) depression, convulsive disorder, ulcerative colitis, fever, recent gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, bradyarrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardia, pulmonary diseases. Patients should exercise caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness because it may produce drowsiness.