Indicated for: moderate to severe pain
Route of administration: sublingual
Substance: fentanyl (opioid analgesic)
ATC: N02AB03 (Nervous system | Opioids | Phenylpiperidine derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Fentanyl is a very potent opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain, especially in cancer patients or after major surgeries. It acts quickly and effectively, often being prescribed when other painkillers are no longer sufficient. Fentanyl is administered as transdermal patches, injections, or sublingual tablets, depending on the patient's needs.
The dosage and method of administration of fentanyl are strictly determined by the doctor, as this medication has a high potential for dependence and overdose. It is essential to follow medical instructions carefully and not to change the dose without your doctor's approval.
Common side effects of fentanyl include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and confusion. In severe cases, it can cause respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, or even death, especially if used incorrectly or in combination with other substances that depress the central nervous system.
Fentanyl is an essential medication for controlling severe pain, but it requires careful monitoring and responsibility from both the patient and the medical team. Do not share this medication with others and keep it in a safe place, away from children or unauthorized persons.