Monograph

N01AH03 - Sufentanil

Propably not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Substrate of CYP 3A. Administered in ug dose. References consider it safe for use

Chemical description

Opioid analgesic used by way of epidural injection (30-50 ug) in postoperative pain and in caecarian section. Chemically related to fentanyl. Metabolized by CYP 3A4, about 80% of the dose excreted as metabolite within 24 hours. MFM James, RJ Hift. Porphyrias. Br J Anaesth 2000; 85, 143-53: use. South African list: use. French list: use.

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