Fentanyl
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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 |
