Answer
Mu-opioid receptor activation can slow or stop breathing, and respiratory depression may persist or recur after the procedure.
Sources for this answer
- Alfentanil Kalceks — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Alfentanil 500 micrograms/ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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