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USES: This medication is a narcotic pain reliever. It is used in anesthesia to relieve the pain of surgery and medical procedures.
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Sufenta
Uses
This medication is a narcotic pain reliever. It is used in anesthesia to relieve the pain of surgery and medical procedures.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Your condition and response to this drug will be closely monitored with medical/laboratory tests.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Photos
How
To Use - HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a muscle or a vein by a health care provider.
- How much and how often you receive this drug is based on your condition and response to treatment.
- Use only as directed.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
- Over time, this drug may not work as well as it did at the beginning.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist
Side
Effects - This medication can cause drowsiness, dizziness, coordination problems, a floating feeling, headache, nausea or vomiting.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Notify your doctor promptly if you develop muscle stiffness, tremors, an unusually slow, rapid or irregular pulse, hallucinations, or any breathing trouble (including slow/shallow breathing).
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing (usually wheezing).
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), heart, liver, kidney or lung diseases, breathing disorders, head injury or a history of drug or alcohol dependency.
- Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving) since this drug can cause dizziness and drowsiness.
- Avoid alcohol intake since it may aggravate drug side effects.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - This medication is only given as needed.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially beta-blocker drugs (e.g., propranolol) or any blood pressure drugs, other narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), tranquilizers, sleep medicines, sedatives, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety or anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants and cimetidine.
- Check all labels for any drug products you use, since some contain medicine that can make you drowsy (such as cough-and-cold products).
- Consult your pharmacist.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |
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