FENTANYL (Sublimaze) Flashcards

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Name/Class: FENTANYL (Sublimaze)/Narcotic Analgesic
Description: Fentanyl is a potent synthetic narcotic analgesic with a more rapid and less-prolonged action.

Indications: Induce sedation for endotracheal intubation, severe pain

Contraindications: MAO inhibitors within 14 days, myasthenia gravis.

Precautions: Increased intracranial pressure, elderly, debilitated, COPD, respiratory problems, hepatic and renal insufficiency.

Dosage/Route: 25 to 100 mcg slowly IV (2 to 3 min) Max of 200mcg

Pedi: 2 mcg/kg slow IV/IM.

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