Ultiva is an opioid analgesic drug that has as its active ingredient Remifentanil.
This injectable drug is indicated for postoperative anesthesia or maintenance of general anesthesia.
Indications of Ultiva (For what it is)
Anesthesia during induction and / or maintenance of general anesthesia; anesthesia in the postoperative period; analgesia in surgical procedures.
Ultiva's Price
A 1 mg carton containing 5 ampoules can cost approximately 187 reais.
Side effects of Ultiva
Decreased heart rate; Low pressure; nausea; vomiting; muscle rigidity; respiratory depression; Headache; tremor; dizziness.
Contraindications of Ultiva
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; children up to 12 years of age; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Ultiva (Dosage)
Injectable use
Adults
- Induction of general anesthesia: 0.5 to 1mcg / kg per minute. If intubation is anticipated up to 8 minutes after initiation of the infusion, a dose of 1 mcg / kg in 30 to 60 seconds may be administered.
- Maintenance of general anesthesia: 0.05 to 2 mcg / kg of body weight per minute, the dose may be adjusted every 2 to 5 minutes and additionally 1 mcg / kg of body weight may be administered in 30 to 60 seconds.
- Postoperative analgesia : 0.025 and 0.2 mcg / kg body weight per minute.
