Synonyms: GI-87084B | Ultiva®
remifentanil is an approved drug (FDA (1996))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Remifentanil is a synthetic opioid analgesic drug.
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No information available. |
Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
May be combined with other medications to induce/maintain general anesthesia and to provide analgesia in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Agonist activity at the opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) causes hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability by various mechanisms. See the DrugBank link for further details. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |