Fentanyl - FEN-ta-nil belongs to the group of medication called narcotic analgesics - nar-KOT-ik an-al-GEE-ziks. Narcotic analgesics are using to relieve pain. The transmucosal form of fentanyl is using to treat breakthrough cancer pain. Breakthrough episodes of cancer pain are the flares of pain which “breakthrough” the medication using to control the persistent pain. Transmucosal fentanyl is only using in diseaseds who are already taking narcotic analgesics.
Fentanyl acts in the central nervous system - CNS to relieve pain. Some of its side effects are also causing by actions in the CNS. When a narcotic is using for a long time, it may become habit-forming - causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain must not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence - addiction is not likely to occur when narcotics are using for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treat is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by reducing the dose gradually over a period of time before treat is stopped completely. Your health care professional will take this into consideration when deciding on the amount of transmucosal fentanyl you must receive.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA