Fentanyl Class
Synthetic opiod analgesic
Fentanyl MOA
Mu-selective opiod agonist provides analgesia
Increases dopamine concentration causing euphoria
Fentanyl Indications (8)
Pain associated with: Acute abdominal/flank pain Sickle cell crisis Cancer pain Isolated extremity trauma Burns Cold injuries Snake bite Discomfort from transcutaneous pacing.
Fentanyl Contraindications (2)
MAO inhibitors in last 14 days
Myasthenia gravis
Fentanyl Adult Dose
50mcg slow IVP + 1 repeat
Fentanyl Pregnancy Class
C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
Fentanyl Peds Dose
1mcg/kg max 50mcg + 1 repeat