Fentanyl Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

Fentanyl

Generic Name: fentanyl

Trade Name: Sublimaze

Indication: supplement to general anesthesia, continuous IV infusion for purpose of analgesia

Action: binds to opiate receptors in CNS altering perception of pain, producing CNS depression

Therapeutic Class: Opioid

Analgesic Pharmacologic :Class opioid agonists

Nursing Considerations
 use caution with increased ICP, head trauma, adrenal insufficiency
 avoid use with MAOIs
 may cause apnea, laryngospasm, decreased respirations, bradycardia, hypotension
 do not consume grapefruit while taking this medication
 monitor hemodynamics during administration
 assess patient pain scale frequently

[SemperFighting]

Does it come in 50mcg pill form. I'm taking the patch & have been for years but it's now causing side effects. I'm sure my Doctor has already answered this question but I saw your video and thought I'd ask.

[mysteriouscrimestories]

I HV 2 mL of fentanyl injection plss tell me hw I use this

[jamessoho]

Im getting a Fentanyl pain pump installed

[Miastarot]

Makes you burn from the inside and breaks not itch

[Miastarot]

Like cops transporting and to hospitals