Ultiva

Generic name:remifentanil [ rem-i-FEN-ta-nil ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 14, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Ultiva?

Ultiva is an opioid medication that is used to treat or prevent pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures.

Ultiva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. `

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Ultiva if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• breathing problems, sleep apnea;

• a head injury, brain tumor, or seizure;

• problems with your gallbladder or pancreas;

• alcoholism or drug addiction;

• if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications; or

• if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.

Receiving Ultiva during late pregnancy may cause side effects in the newborn baby, including severe drowsiness and breathing problems. Your baby's breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely.

Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.

How is Ultiva given?

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH.

Ultiva is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.

Ultiva is usually given through an infusion connected to pump that will release the correct dose of the medication to provide continuous pain relief during and after your surgery.

Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely.

You may be given other pain medications to use after your Ultiva treatment is discontinued. Keep using these medicines for as long as your doctor has prescribed.