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Alfenta Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ALFENTA (alfentanil hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

ALFENTA (alfenta (alfenta (alfenta (alfentanil) nil) nil) nil hydrochloride) is indicated:

  • as an analgesic adjunct given in incremental doses in the maintenance of anesthesia with barbiturate/nitrous oxide/oxygen.
  • as an analgesic administered by continuous infusion with nitrous oxide/oxygen in the maintenance of general anesthesia.
  • as a primary anesthetic agent for the induction of anesthesia in patients undergoing general surgery in which endotracheal intubation
  • and mechanical ventilation are required.
  • as th...

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