What is Fentanyl Citrate ?

Fentanyl Citrate is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic, primarily used for anesthesia and pain management. It acts on the central nervous system to relieve severe and chronic pain, typically in postoperative settings or in patients with pain resistant to other opioids. Due to its high potency, it is often administered under strict medical supervision to mitigate risks of overdose and dependency.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Sedation
• Confusion
• Respiratory depression
• Euphoria
• Dry mouth
• Sweating

• Risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse which can lead to overdose and death
• Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur
• Accidental exposure can be fatal, especially in children
• Use with caution in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other respiratory disorders
• Concomitant use with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, or coma
• Use with caution in the elderly, cachectic, and debilitated patients, as they may be more susceptible to fatal respiratory depression
• Prolonged use during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated
• Fentanyl should only be used in patients who are opioid-tolerant
• Interactions with certain drugs that inhibit or induce cytochrome P450 3A4 can result in an increase or decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, respectively, potentially leading to fatal overdose or inadequate pain control
• Do not use in cases of acute or postoperative pain, as the drug is intended for managing persistent, severe chronic pain requiring continuous opioid analgesics