Fentanyl
- Opioid analgesic
- Phenylpiperidine
- Activates opioid µ receptors
- Inhibits pain transmission @ spinal & supraspinal sites
- Chronic pain
- Breakthrough for cancer pain
- Transdermal patch
- Sedation
- Confusion
- Respiratory depression
- Anorexia
- N, V
- Constipation
- AVOID MAOI in past 14d