Fentanyl Citrate Flashcards
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Mechanism of Action
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Alleviates pain by acting on the pain receptors in the brain; elevates pain threshold. Depresses CNS.
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Class
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Narcotic agonist/Narcotic analgesic
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Indications and Field Use
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Analgesia, especially in patients with burns or other trauma, AMI. Adjunct to sedation in post intubation state. Adjunct to induction in RSI
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Adverse Reactions
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Respiratory depression/arrest
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Adult Dosage
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IV/IO: 25mcg-50mcg slow IVP over 1-5min until desired effect
