FENTANYL Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
Adjunct to anesthesia
Post operative pain
2
Q
Class
A
Synthetic opioid analgesic (intermediate - acting)
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Acts on mu and kappa opioid receptors
4
Q
Potency
A
100 times more potent than morphine
5
Q
IV Sedation Dose
A
Sedation Dose: 0.5 - 1 ug / kg IV
6
Q
Onset
A
IV Immediate
7
Q
Peak Effect
A
5-6 min
8
Q
Duration
A
IV 30-60 min
9
Q
Elimination Half Life
A
3-6 hrs
10
Q
Elimination
A
Hepatic
Accumulates in larger, prolonged doses
11
Q
CNS Effects
A
Potent analgesic
Some sedative
NO AMNESTIC
Potentiated by sedatives, volatile anesthetics, NO
12
Q
CVS Effects
A
Hypotension
Bradycardia
13
Q
Respiratory Effects
A
Respiratory Depression
14
Q
GI Effects
A
Nausea, Vomiting, Biliary Tract Spasm, Constipation
15
Q
MSK Effect
A
Muscle rigidity
