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Alfentanil (Medsurge) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: alfentanil

Brand name

(ARTG)

: MEDSURGE ALFENTANIL alfentanil (as hydrochloride) 5 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Alfentanil Injection is indicated for intravenous use by specialist anaesthetists and their trainees as:, an analgesic supplement given by incremental intravenous boluses or continuous infusion; and, an anaesthetic induction agent where in patients undergoing in-patient surgery, when endotracheal intubation and controlled ventilation are to be used.,Because of its rapid onset and short duration of action, intravenous alfentanil (as hydrochloride) is particularly suited as a narcotic analgesic for short procedures and outpatients, provided that the patients are maintained under appropriate post-operative surveillance. However, intravenous alfentanil (as hydrochloride) is also useful as an analgesic supplement for procedures of medium to long duration, since periods of very painful stimuli can be easily overcome by administration of small increments of alfentanil (as hydrochloride) or by adapting the infusion rate.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Intravenous
  • Clear colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.

  • 1 pack
  • 10 pack
  • 5 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient alfentanil

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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