Remifentanil: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Remifentanil hydrochloride (HCl) for injection is indicated for intravenous (IV) administration: • As an analgesic agent for use during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures. • 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. • As an analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care in adult patients.