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Brand name: Fentanyl (B Braun) TM
Active ingredients: fentanyl
What it is used for
Analgesic action of short duration during anaesthetic periods, premedication, induction and maintenance, and in the immediate post-operative period (recovery room) as the need arises - use as a narcotic analgesic supplement in general and regional anaesthesia - administration with a neuroleptic such as droperidol injection as an anaesthetic premedication, for the induction of anaesthesia, and as an adjunct in the maintenance of general and regional anaesthesia.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Intramuscular
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Sterile, clear colourless solution, practically free from visible particles
Food interactions
For the active ingredient fentanyl
- Avoid alcohol.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine requires authorisation for prescription from your doctor.It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient fentanyl
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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