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In spontaneously breathing anaesthetised patients with a secured airway, remifentanil hydrochloride is likely to cause respiratory depression and may cause muscle rigidity; ventilatory support and/or urgent intubation may be required.
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- Remifentanil 1mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Injection or InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 6Document updated
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