Alfentanil (definition)

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Definition: A short-acting opioid anesthetic and analgesic derivative of FENTANYL. It produces an early peak analgesic effect and fast recovery of consciousness. Alfentanil is effective as an anesthetic during surgery, for supplementation of analgesia during surgical procedures, and as an analgesic for critically ill patients.

Pharmacological Action Analgesics, Opioid; Anesthetics, Intravenous; Narcotics

Other names R39209; R 39209; Rapifen; R-39209; Limifen; Janssen Brand of Alfentanil Hydrochloride; ICI Brand of Alfentanil Hydrochloride; Fanaxal; Esteve Brand of Alfentanil Hydrochloride; Alfentanyl; Alfentanil Hydrochloride; Alfenta

Drugs* : ALFENTANIL; ALFENTA

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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