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alfentanil /al·fen·ta·nil/ (al-fen´tah-nil) an opioid analgesic of rapid onset and short duration derived from fentanyl, used as the hydrochloride salt in the induction of general anesthesia and as an adjunct in general, regional, and local anesthesia. alfentanil an opioid analgesic; a derivative of fentanyl with lower potency but more rapid action. alfentanil Anesthesiology An opioid analgesic that is 10-fold more potent than morphine Cons Profound respiratory depression and skeletal muscle rigidity. See Opioid anesthetic. Cf Muscle relaxant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Examples of narcotics would be the use of heroin, morphine, codeine,
hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin, Hycodan, Tussionex), hydromorphone
(Dilaudid), oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percodan, Percocet, Tylox, Roxicet,
Roxicodone), methadone (Dolophine, Methadase), fentanyl and analogs
(Innovar, Sublimaze, Alfenta, Sufenta, Duragesic), and other narcotics
(opium, Darvon, Talwin, Buprenorphine, Meperidine or Pethidine,
Demerol). These acquisitions included ophthalmic products
Paremyd, Fluress, Ful-Glo and Rose Bengal from Allergan; Ocusert Pilo-20
and Pilo-40 from Alza and injectable products Sufenta and Alfenta from
Janssen Pharmaceutica. |
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