Question 1

what is the definition or description of: fentanyl allergy?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl allergy: Fentanyl  is narcotic pain reliever. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  Anaphylaxis has occurred with Fentanyl use.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3440895/

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: duragesic (fentanyl) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Duragesic Allergy: An allergy is caused by your immune system and can be of varying degrees. An allergy to Fentanyl, the narcotic in Duragesic, can cause itching and or a rash as well as  anaphylaxis, a tumultuous immune response presenting as significant swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing.  The adhesive in the patch itself can cause a skin reaction presenting as skin irritation as well as a severe rash.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: fentanyl oralet allergy?

Accepted Answer

Like other allergy: oral transmucosal formulation of fentanyl citrate (OTFC) has been reported to be an effective sedative, providing convenient and atraumatic sedation for children mainly. There can be local irritation or more commonly hives. Even wheeze. It would last while the drug is there (several hours).

Question 4

what happens if a patient is on massive drips of fentanyl ativan (lorazepam) & propofol & still shows signs of agitation, hypetensive,?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: A patient in the intensive care unit, needs more sedation and blood pressure treated separately.

Question 5

what is usualy the the starting dose for a fentanyl patch?

Accepted Answer

The lowest : Available dose form for Duragesic (fentanyl) is 12 microgram.  The actual dose is usually based on prior oral morphine and congeners, and likel 25 or 50.  These patches last 3 days, and short acting breakthrough products are also used together.

Question 6

can fentanyl cause a patient to have amnesia?

Accepted Answer

With benzo: Fentanyl is usually given with a benzodiazepines like versed for sedation and the benzo usually causes the amnesia.  Fentanyl by itself does not cause amnesia but can cause confusion.

Question 7

why would fentanyl give me a t.i.a. (mini stroke)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly?: Serious reactions and even side effects with fentanyl can cause symptoms mimicking a transient neurological episode lasting less than 24 hrs.  Respiratory depression, hypotension and bradycardia, confusion, dizziness, impaired coordination, etc. Serious side effects have been seeing with Duragesic patch and indications have to be follow. You need close follow up if you are in outpatient setting.

Question 8

ok to buy a duragesic (fentanyl) pain patch online?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl online: No, the delivery and integrity of the patch is of paramount importance and many people tamper with these and can alter sometimes fatally the delivery system.  Your best bet is to get this with a legitimate doctors prescription with close supervision from a reputable pharmacy where quality and safety can be assured, these are potent and dangerous medications if used improperly.

Question 9

can medicines like fentanyl or dilaudid bring down a fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally, unless you get some sweating as a side effect there would not be any point in taking any opioid for a fever. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or any of the nsaid's are effective at reducing fever. If there isn't any response you need to seek medical attention.

Question 10

my mom, 89 yrs old, had a fentanyl patch.  i took it off today she hurt her back

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Several questions need to be answered first...Why was your mother given this patch and for how long had she been prescribed them?  Need to know mechanism of back injury, did she fall etc... Would recommend a trip to your family doctor or er for evaluation.

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