Question 1

what is the definition or description of: fentanyl allergy?

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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 is the antidote for fentanyl (sublimaze)?

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Naloxone: A narcotic antidote, such as naloxone, which may need to be given repeatedly, may reverse the effects of fentanyl.

Question 5

oral fentanyl citrate effects?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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