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New narcotics in anesthesia.

J D Borel

    Contemporary Anesthesia Practice
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    New synthetic narcotic fentanyl derivatives, sufentanil and alfentanil, show promise in anesthesia. Sufentanil offers higher potency for cardiovascular patients, while alfentanil provides shorter action for outpatient procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Synthetic Chemistry

    Background:

    • Fentanyl derivatives represent a new class of synthetic narcotics.
    • Sufentanil and alfentanil are two such derivatives, with international clinical use and ongoing US investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and discuss the emerging clinical applications of sufentanil and alfentanil.
    • To compare the purported benefits and potential uses of these fentanyl derivatives against the parent compound.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of preliminary research and clinical impressions from European colleagues.
    • Analysis of reported pharmacological properties and side effect profiles.

    Main Results:

    • Sufentanil is more potent than fentanyl, with fewer side effects and greater cardiovascular stability, suitable for high-dose anesthesia in cardiac patients.

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  • Alfentanil has a shorter duration of action and less postoperative respiratory depression, making it suitable for short procedures and continuous infusion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Sufentanil and alfentanil are potentially safe and reliable anesthetic agents, comparable to fentanyl.
    • Further widespread use and controlled investigations are necessary to confirm the clinical advantages of these novel fentanyl derivatives, particularly sufentanil.