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Remifentanil (Intravenous Route)
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Description
Remifentanil is used to relieve pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures. It is also used with other medicines (e.g., isoflurane, propofol, midazolam, thiopental, Diprivan®) just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic work better.
Remifentanil belongs to the group of medicines known as narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It works by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) or brain to relieve pain.
Remifentanil is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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