Sufentanil Citrate

Alternate Name: Sufenta

Dosage Form: Ampule

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Analgesic, Anesthetic Adjunct

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MCG/2ML

Warnings: This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing or lung problems (including sleep apnea), gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, slow heartbeat, or a history of seizures, head injury, or brain tumor. Tell your doctor if you have been addicted to drugs or alcohol. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)May increase risk for muscle rigidity or movementSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)Slow heartbeat This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how sufentanil works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, metaxalone, mirtazapine, nitrous oxide, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, tramadol, trazodoneBenzodiazepine medicineBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)MAO inhibitor in the past 14 daysMedicine to treat anxiety, depression, or mental health problemsTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.