REMIFENTANYL Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Ultra Short Acting Synthetic Opioid
2
Q
Indications
A
Adjunct to anesthesia
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Acts on the mu and kappa opioid receptors
4
Q
Dose: Induction, Maintenance, Sedation
A
Induction: 0.3 - 1 mcg / kg
Maintenance: 0.1-1 mcg / kg / min
Sedation: 0.05 - 0.1 mcg / kg
5
Q
Onset
A
1 - 1.5 min
6
Q
Duration
A
5 - 10 min
7
Q
Elimination
A
Tissue Esterases
8
Q
CNS Effects
A
Potent analgesic
Sedation
MAC Sparing Agent
9
Q
CVS Effects
A
Bradycardia
Hypotension
10
Q
Respiratory Effects
A
Profound respiratory depression
11
Q
GI Effects
A
Nausea / Vomitting
12
Q
MSK Effects
A
Can cause profound muscle rigidity
