Remifentanil hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile

Drug Details

Generic Name
Remifentanil hydrochloride
Brand Names
N/A
Application Number
Sponsor
Cilag AG
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
POWDER
Routes
N/A
Active Ingredients
REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Remifentanil hydrochloride (HCl) for injection is indicated for intravenous (IV) administration: • As an analgesic agent for use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures. • For continuation as an analgesic into the immediate postoperative period in adult patients under the direct supervision of an anesthesia practitioner in a postoperative anesthesia care unit or intensive care setting. • As an analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care in adult patients. Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection is an opioid agonist indicated for intravenous administration: • As an analgesic agent for use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures. ( 1 ) • For continuation as an analgesic into the immediate postoperative period in adult patients under the direct supervision of an anesthesia practitioner in a postoperative anesthesia care unit or intensive care setting. ( 1 ) • As an analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care in adult patients. ( 1 )