Question 1

What is REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

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REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name Ultiva) is a Electrolyte / Mineral indicated for See full prescribing information.

Question 2

How does REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE work?

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REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action ULTIVA is a µ-opioid agonist with rapid onset and peak effect, and short duration of action. The µ-opioid activity of ULTIVA is antagonized by opioid antagonists such as naloxone. Unlike other opioids, ULTIVA is rapidly metabolized by hydrolysis of the propanoic acid-methyl ester linkage by nonspecific blood and tissue esterases. ULTIVA is not a substrate for plasma cholinesterase (pseudocholinesterase) and, therefore, patients with atypical cholinesterase are expected to have a normal duration of action..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE the same as Ultiva?

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Ultiva is a brand name for REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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