Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

It depends: Drug allergies and sensitivities to drugs are different. True allergies usually involve activation of the body's immune system to fight the "foreign" substance, in this case fentanyl. These are often serious and potentially life threatening. Fentanyl sensitivity include side effects like itching, nausea, or rash. These are annoying but not life threatening. Fentanyl rarely causes a true allergy.

Question 3

oral fentanyl citrate effects?

Accepted Answer

Same as IV: Oral Fentanyl Citrate is the same as intravenous or topical fentanyl. It is a potent opioid and side effects include nausea, vomiting, itching, respiratory depression, constipation.

Question 4

what's the effect of fentanyl citrate?

Accepted Answer

Opioid: Like any opioid can get respiratory depression, itching, nausea, dependence, low blood pressure, and more. Use only as directed under supervision of appropriately trained physician. Iv fentanyl is rapid and potent. Skin patch is slow but potent.

Question 5

ever heard of oral sedation using midazolam syrup to reduce anxiety in addition to oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate for pain prior to surgery?

Accepted Answer

YES: Yes usually is used in children but can be used in any uncooperative or anxious patient for IV medication.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

how do i get fentanyl patches to stick?

Accepted Answer

Use a prep: Try getting a "prep kit" from the drug store that cleans the area and will also provide a sticky film on top of the skin.  If you can't find it perhaps the office that prescribed the patch can help you find it.

Question 9

fentanyl patch - how long until it kicks in?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl: Usually anywhere from 6-8 hours.

Question 10

my fentanyl patch fell off in pool, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Call Doctor: Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic and the patch has a particular way of working. Therefore, any changes in pain management plan must be directed by md.

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