Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues
- Name
- Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001085
- Description
A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Sufentanil An opioid used to induce and maintain anesthesia, to act as an analgesic in labor and delivery, and to treat severe, acute pain. Alfentanil An opioid agonist used to induce and maintain anesthesia, as well as an analgesic. Fentanyl An opioid analgesic used in anesthesia, for breakthrough cancer pain, or round the clock pain management. Remifentanil An opioid analgesic used in anesthesia. - Drugs & Drug Targets