Alfentanil
A short-acting opioid anesthetic and analgesic derivative of FENTANYL. It produces an early peak analgesic effect and fast recovery of consciousness. Alfentanil is effective as an anesthetic during surgery, for supplementation of analgesia during surgical procedures, and as an analgesic for critically ill patients.
Year introduced: 1990
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Tree Number(s): D03.383.621.265.100
MeSH Unique ID: D015760
Registry Number: 1N74HM2BS7
Entry Terms:
- Alfentanyl
- Alfenta
- Rapifen
- Limifen
- Alfentanil Hydrochloride
- R-39209
- R39209
- R 39209
- Fanaxal
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