- Fentanyl - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery
- Fentanyl: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com
Fentanyl is an opioid medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain, but it can be misused, abused and cause overdose deaths
- Why is fentanyl so dangerous? - Drugs. com
Key takeaways: When fentanyl is abused or taken in an overdose, this opioid can quickly be fatal because it is so potent and people are not used to its effects There is a significant risk that any illegal drug you buy on the streets, buy online, or that may be given to you is intentionally contaminated with fentanyl Fentanyl is often consumed unknowingly by users of street drugs leading to
- Fentanyl Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs. com
Learn about the side effects of fentanyl, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals
- Fentanyl Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs. com
Detailed Fentanyl dosage information for adults and children Includes dosages for Pain, Chronic Pain, Sedation and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments
- How does fentanyl compare to heroin or other opiates?
Fentanyl is an extremely potent, synthetic (man-made) opioid It is about 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine In contrast, heroin is 2 to 3 times more powerful than morphine Fentanyl is a legally prescribed drug for pain in the U S and is classified as Schedule II controlled substance when used for legitimate purposes Heroin is illegal in the U S and
- Fentanyl Injection: Package Insert Prescribing Info
Fentanyl Injection package insert prescribing information for healthcare professionals Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology
- What are the symptoms of a fentanyl overdose? - Drugs. com
A fentanyl overdose may result in signs and symptoms such as: stupor (dazed or nearly unconscious) pupil constriction cold and clammy skin, looking pale stiff or limp body cyanosis (blue purple tint to skin, lips or fingernails) vomiting gurgling sounds frothing at the mouth slowed or absent breathing (respiratory depression or failure) coma (cannot be awakened, unable to speak) heartbeat
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