Fentanyl (Citrate)

Overview

Fentanyl (Citrate) is a narcotic analgesic derivative of piperidine. Fentanyl (Citrate) is chemically related to meperidine. It has 80 time the analgesic potency of morphine, used mainly preoperatively, postoperatively and during surgery. Fentanyl (Citrate) is administred intravenously or intramuscularly.

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Primary Characterstics

Molecular Structure of Fentanyl (Citrate)

Fentanyl (Citrate) is also known as Phentonyl, Phentonyl, Phentonyl.Fentanyl (Citrate) is also known as Phentonyl, Phentonyl, Phentonyl. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Opioid. It belongs to OPIATE agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Fentanyl (Citrate) is 528.60.

Its pKa is 8.43.

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Fentanyl (Citrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage
0.714 to 1.428 ug/kg1.1 (1.071)As recommended.IM30-60 Min before anaesthesia

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
1.7 to 3.3 ug/kg2.5 (2.5)As recommended.Intra MuscularFor Induction and Maintenance ,not safe below 2 Yrs.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
Not safe under 2 Yrs of children

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Fentanyl (Citrate)

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Manufacturers of Fentanyl (Citrate) in Pakistan

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