Remifentanil Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The hydrochloride salt form of remifentanil, a synthetic anilidopiperidine derivative and short-acting opiate agonist with analgesic and anesthetic properties. Remifentanil selectively binds to and activates the mu-opioid receptor, thereby producing analgesia, respiratory depression, miosis, reduced gastrointestinal motility, and euphoria.

**Synonyms:** - 1-Piperidinepropanoic Acid, 4-(methoxycarbonyl)-4-((1-oxopropyl)phenylamino)-, Methyl Ester, Monohydrochloride - REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE - Ultiva