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Ultiva Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Ultiva (remifentanil) is used to treat or prevent acute pain after surgery. It is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, shivering, itching, sweating, headache, muscle pain, cough, sore throat, dizziness, confusion, or agitation.

Ultiva is for intravenous (IV) use only and is administered under a physician's supervision. Dose is determined by weight of the patient. Your breathing and other vital signs will be constantly monitored while you are treated with this drug. Ultiva may interact with MAO inhibitors, drugs for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers, psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, or antihistamines. Check the labels on all medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Ultiva should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed. It is not known whether this medication passes in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Ultiva Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ULTIVA® (remifentanil hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

ULTIVA (remifentanil) is indicated for IV administration:

  1. As an analgesic agent for use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
  2. For continuation as an analgesic into the immediate postoperative period in adult patients under the direct supervision of an anesthesia practitioner in a postoperative anesthesia care unit or intensive care setting.
  3. As an analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care in adult patients.

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What is Ultiva Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Ultiva Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Your caregivers will monitor you for any of these serious side effects, which may clear up within minutes after stopping the remifentanil infusion or decreasing the dose:

  • weak, shallow breathing, or breathing that stops;
  • fast or slow heart rate;
  • stiff muscles; or
  • severe weakness, feeling light-headed or fainting.

Less serious side effects may include:

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Read the complete patient information for Ultiva »

What is Ultiva Patient Information?

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© Ultiva Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Ultiva Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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