Question 1

i need to know what is fentanyl 100 mcg/h?

Accepted Answer

A pain medication: It is a very strong (narcotic) pain medication often used to treat the most severe pain.

Question 2

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 3

fentanyl .5mg/ 10ml. x 10ml. x 5 units, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl Dose: It appears that you are citing a certain mg amount of fentanyl in a certain volume of liquid in which it is suspended.  You would have to clarify what exactly you are referring to.  Fentanyl is a very powerful synthetic narcotic that has many side effects and risks associated with it.

Question 4

fentanyl .5mg/ 10ml. x 10ml. x 5 units, can you please help interperet this?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl: Fentanyl is a very strong opiate (narcotic). It is mainly used for cancer pain. Normally measured in micro grams. Not milligrams. 0.5mg is a dangerous amount and can cause respiratory arrest and death.

Question 5

is fentanyl the same as heroin?

Accepted Answer

No: Heroin is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine found in the opium plant, also called diamorph or 1, 6=diacetylmorphine.  Fentanyl is completely synthetic, but is extremely potent, hundreds of times more potent than heroin, so that very tiny amounts are effective, and potentially dangerous. Recently more than 20 deaths in rhode island and 20 more in pa. Have been seen with street fentanyl.

Question 6

can pholcodine contain fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

No: Pholcodine is a cough suppressant and although it has some sedative effects,  is sold over the counter, it does not contain fentanyl. Fentanyl on the other hand is a potent narcotic and a controlled substance.

Question 7

will fentanyl show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it will show up as an opiate.

Question 8

is it okay to drink the fentanyl patches?

Accepted Answer

No: Fentanyl patches must be applied directly to the skin.

Question 9

side effects of using fentanyl pain patches?

Accepted Answer

Same as other opioid: Fentanyl patches are another way of delivering continuous opioids. Side effects include respiratory depression, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, itching. In addition skin irritation at the site can occur. It is very important to never cut or damage the patch.

Question 10

what can be done for an addicted to fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

Drug Detox: Or Methadone maintenance.  Cold turkey withdrawal is not lie threatening, but panful and highly unpleasant.  It is not different from heroin withdrawal.

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