- Ultiva: An Opioid Medication for Pain Relief During Medical Procedures
- What is Ultiva?
- Warnings
- Before Taking Ultiva
- How is Ultiva Given?
- What Happens if I Miss a Dose?
- What Happens if I Overdose?
- What Should I Avoid After Receiving Ultiva?
- Ultiva Side Effects
- What Other Drugs Will Affect Ultiva?
- Conclusion
Ultiva: An Opioid Medication for Pain Relief During Medical Procedures
What is Ultiva?
Ultiva is an opioid medication used to treat or prevent pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures. It may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Misuse of opioid medicine can lead to addiction, overdose, or even death.
Before Taking Ultiva
Do not take Ultiva if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of breathing problems, sleep apnea, head injury, brain tumor, seizure, gallbladder or pancreas problems, alcoholism, drug addiction, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications. Also, inform your doctor if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
Receiving Ultiva during late pregnancy may cause side effects in the newborn baby. Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding.
How is Ultiva Given?
Ultiva is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider. It is usually given through an infusion connected to a pump that releases the correct dose of the medication to provide continuous pain relief during and after your surgery. Your vital signs will be closely monitored.
What Happens if I Miss a Dose?
In a medical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What Happens if I Overdose?
An Ultiva overdose can be fatal. Symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and fainting. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.
What Should I Avoid After Receiving Ultiva?
Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours after your surgery. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Ultiva will affect you.
Ultiva Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction or experience slow breathing, slow heart rate, stiff muscles, low blood pressure, or serotonin syndrome. Serious breathing problems may be more likely in older adults and in those who are debilitated or have chronic breathing disorders.
What Other Drugs Will Affect Ultiva?
Many other drugs can be dangerous when used with opioid medicine. Inform your doctor if you also use other opioid medicines, benzodiazepine sedatives, sleep medicine, muscle relaxers, or drugs that affect serotonin.
Conclusion
Always keep Ultiva and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.