Fentanyl : Before Using

Fentanyl - Systemic

Brand Names

Actiq Fentanyl *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For transmucosal fentanyl, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to fentanyl, including the stick-on patch. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Although studies on birth defects with fentanyl have not been done in pregnant women, it has not been reported to cause birth defects.

Breast-feeding problem

Fentanyl passes into breast milk. Nursing babies whose mothers are using this drug regularly may receive enough of it to cause unwanted effects such as drowsiness or breathing problems. A mother who wishes to breast-feed and who needs treat for continuing pain must discuss the chance and benefits of various pain treats with her health care professional.

Use for Children

Studies with transmucosal fentanyl have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of transmucosal fentanyl in child with use in other age groups It contains a drug in an amount which can be fatal to a child . Patients and their caregivers must keep transmucosal fentanyl out of the reach of children and discard open units properly.

Elderly care

Elderly people may be especially sensitive to the effects of narcotic analgesics. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat. Your health care professional will take this into consideration when deciding on the amount of transmucosal fentanyl you must receive.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using transmucosal fentanyl, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any other dosage form of fentanyl - injection, patch or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug or any of the following:

Alcohol
Central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that cause drowsiness, including other narcotics
Erythromycin - E-Mycin
Itraconazole - Diflucan
Ketoconazole - Nizoral
Ritonavir - Norvir These medication may add to the effects of transmucosal fentanyl. This may increase the risk of serious side effects.

Monoamine oxidase - MAO inhibitor activity - isocarboxazid " Marplan ", phenelzine " Nardil ", procarbazine " Matulane ", selegiline " Eldepryl ", tranylcypromine " Parnate " Taking transmucosal fentanyl while you are taking or within 2 weeks of taking MAO inhibitors may cause an increased risk of serious side effects

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of transmucosal fentanyl. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse or history of
Drug dependence, especially narcotic abuse or dependence, history of
Kidney disease
Liver disease The risk of side effects may be increased
Emphysema or other chronic lung disease
Head injuries Some of the side effects of transmucosal fentanyl can cause serious problems in people who have these medical problems

Slow heartbeat Transmucosal fentanyl can make this condition worse