Rapifen (alfentanil): Reviews and patient testimonials
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Medication indications
Rapifen 500 micrograms/ml solution for injection or infusion
In adults, as an opioid analgesic supplement for use before and during anaesthesia.
It is indicated for:
• Short procedures and outpatient surgery.
• Procedures of medium and long duration when given as a bolus followed by supplemental doses or by continuous infusion.
At very high doses, Rapifen may be used in adults as an anaesthetic induction agent in ventilated patients.
Rapifen is indicated for use in neonates, infants, children and adolescents as:
• an opioid analgesic in association with a hypnotic to induce anaesthesia
• an opioid analgesic in association with general anaesthesia and for both short and long surgical procedures
Route of administration: Injectable
Molecule: alfentanil
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