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Fentanyl
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General
- Type: Opiods
- Dosage Forms: IV, intranasal, transdermal
- Common Trade Names: Sublimaze
Adult Dosing
- Analgesia: 1-2 mcg/kg IV/IM, q30-60 min PRN
- Sedation: 1-3 mcg/kg/hr continuous infusion
Pediatric Dosing
0.5-2 mcg/kg IV q1-2 hr
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: C
- Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, not recommended
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- Apnea
Common
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Sweating
- Asthenia
Pharmacology
- Half-life: 2-4 hours
- Metabolism: Hepatic
- Excretion: Renal
- Mechanism of Action: Narcotic opiate receptor agonist
See Also
References
Micromedex
