Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a strong pain reliever used during and before surgery as part of anesthesia.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
50 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Fentanyl citrate
Manufacturer
Piramal Critical Care B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you based on your age, weight, and the type of surgery.
Method
Fentanyl is given as an injection into a vein (intravenously).
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor for your specific procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble with movement
- •Dizziness
- •Blurred vision
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Pain in veins
- •Trouble breathing or stopping breathing
- •Allergic skin rash
- •Feeling confused or neurological problems after surgery
RARE
- •Feeling very happy or 'high' (euphoria)
- •Headache
- •Vein inflammation
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Fast breathing (hyperventilation)
- •Hiccups
- •Chills
- •Low body temperature
- •Breathing problems from anesthesia
- •Restlessness after surgery
- •Complications from the medical procedure
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Severe allergic reaction (hives, itching, trouble breathing, face swelling)
- •Seizures (convulsions)
- •Fainting or loss of consciousness
- •Muscle twitches
- •Heart stops (cardiac arrest)
- •Withdrawal symptoms (like nausea, vomiting, anxiety, sweating, tremors)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Fentanyl if you are allergic to fentanyl or other opioid pain medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, low blood pressure, or high pressure in your head.
- Inform your doctor if you have thyroid issues, lung, liver, or kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Avoid driving or operating machines for at least 24 hours after taking Fentanyl, as it can affect your alertness.