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Fentanyl is a prescription medicine. Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fentanyl. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Fentanyl include Headache, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Such side effects of Fentanyl normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Fentanyl has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fentanyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fentanyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Angina, Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Fentanyl contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Fentanyl with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fentanyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fentanyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fentanyl is used -
Common
Is the use of Fentanyl safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Fentanyl. It is best to stop taking Fentanyl immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fentanyl safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Fentanyl.
What is the effect of Fentanyl on the Kidneys?
Fentanyl may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fentanyl on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Fentanyl on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Fentanyl on the Heart?
Fentanyl is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fentanyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fentanyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fentanyl habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Fentanyl. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fentanyl, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fentanyl can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but Fentanyl should be consumed in a limited amount.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Fentanyl works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fentanyl
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Fentanyl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fentanyl
Consumption of alcohol and Fentanyl together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382,384
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 554-563