FENTANYL citrate, eq. 0.05mg/ml base, 10ml, amp.
Valid Article
FENTANYL
Therapeutic Action
Strong centrally acting opioid analgesic reserved for general anaesthesia.
Indications
Analgesia during general anaesthesia
Instructions for use
The product can be used either undiluted or diluted (in 0.9% NaCl or 5% dextrose).
The solution must be clear, colourless.
Must be given as IV injection (bolus), IV infusion or IM injection.
Systematically order naloxone (specific opioid antagonist) together with fentanyl.
Distribution to be controlled: narcotics register or supervision of amounts in and out, and storage under lock and key. (Cf Introduction: Narcotic and psychotropic medicines under international control).
Precautions for Use
Must only be administered by doctors specialised in anaesthesia or emergency medicine, and with all the necessary anaesthesia and resuscitation equipment available.
Storage
- Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not administer if particles are present.
- Discard any unused portion.