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Fentanyl, is a potent opioid analgesic and is mainly a -opioid agonist. It is used as an adjunct to general anesthetics.
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl patch 12 mcg/hr | FENT08 | DD | |
| Fentanyl patch 25 mcg/hr | FENT07 | DD |
Mechanism of Action
Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics
| Analgesic/Route | Dose |
|---|---|
| Codeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC | 3 mg |
| Dihydrocodeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Morphine: PO | 10 mg |
| Morphine: IM, IV, SC | 5 mg |
| Oxycodone: PO | 6.6 mg |
| Tramadol: PO | 100 mg |
Route of Adminstration Fentanyl is usually given parenterally, intranasally, or by the transmucosal route as the citrate, or in transdermal patches as the base.
Dosage
For the treatment of intractable chronic pain in adults:
