Rapifen is an opioid analgesic that binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, thereby inhibiting the pain path. Alfentanila is the active ingredient of this analgesic and anesthetic adjuvant for injectable use.
Rapifen is not generic but the drug name Alfast has a similar effect.
Indications
Assist in anesthesia; analgesia in short-term surgical procedures.
Side effects
Bronchial allergy; colic; mental confusion; constipation; seizures; respiratory depression; decreased heart rate; rash on the skin; euphoria; lack of appetite; nausea; disturbance of the heart rhythm; drop in blood pressure; sedation; postoperative drowsiness; dizziness; vomiting.
Contraindications
Pregnancy risk C; hypersensitivity to diphenoxylate, fentanyl, meperidine or sufentanil.
How to use
Adults: Doses should be calculated according to weight, physical condition, medication used and the duration of the surgical procedure.
Elderly: may be more sensitive to the product.
Obese patients: the dose should be determined based on the ideal weight.
