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FENTANYL CITRATE
Class |
Narcotic analgesic
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FENTANYL CITRATE
Action |
Potent short acting narcotic agonist used for its analgesic properties. Fentanyl does not cause the vasodilation associated with morphine and so may be acceptable for use in hypovolemic patients.
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FENTANYL CITRATE
Indications and Contraindications |
Ind: Pain Managment
Contra: Myasthenia gravis, MAO inhibitors within 14 days |
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FENTANYL CITRATE
Side Effects |
ALOC
Bradycardia Cardiac arrest Chest wall paralysis Hypotension |
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FENTANYL CITRATE
Dosage - Adult and Pedi |
Adult:
25-100mcg slow IV/IO over 2-3 minutes 1.0mcg/kg slow IV/IO over 2-3 minutes Pedi: 1.0mgc/kg slow IV/IO over 2-3 minutes |