Rapifen® (Alfentanil Hydrochloride)

Rapifen is indicated for:

• In adults, as an opioid analgesic supplement for use before and during anesthesia.
• Short procedures and outpatient surgery.
• Procedures of medium and long duration when given as a bolus followed by supplemental doses or by continuous infusion.

At very high doses, Rapifen may be used in adults as an anesthetic induction agent in ventilated patients.

Rapifen is indicated for use in neonates, infants, children and adolescents as:

• an opioid analgesic in association with a hypnotic to induce anesthesia
• an opioid analgesic in association with general anesthesia and for both short and long surgical procedures