About fpeanttca nyl
Opioid pain reliever
Used for
- Long-term severe pain requiring continuous opioid treatment
- Pain when other treatments are inadequate
Usual adult dose
Apply one patch every 72 hours; dose is individualized by a prescriber.
Usual dose in children
For opioid-tolerant children aged 2 years and older: one patch every 72 hours; specialist dosing is required.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation
- Sleepiness, dizziness
- Skin irritation where the patch is applied
- Slow or difficult breathing
Important warnings
- Can cause fatal breathing problems, especially when starting or increasing treatment.
- Only for opioid-tolerant patients; not for short-term or mild pain.
- Heat, fever, or hot baths can increase absorption and overdose risk.
- Keep patches away from children; used patches can still cause fatal poisoning.
Pregnancy
Prolonged use during pregnancy may cause newborn opioid withdrawal; use requires careful medical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding because fentanyl can cause serious effects in a nursing infant.
Interactions
- Alcohol, sleeping medicines, and other sedatives increase dangerous drowsiness and breathing suppression.
- Some antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines can raise fentanyl levels.
- Rifampicin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin may reduce fentanyl levels.
- Do not combine with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or use within 14 days of stopping them.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.