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Reasons to avoid fentanyl.

Authors :
Davis MP
Behm B
Source :
Annals of palliative medicine [Ann Palliat Med] 2020 Mar; Vol. 9 (2), pp. 611-624. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 03.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Fentanyl has been FDA approval as an analgesic since 1968 and multiple different fentanyl preparations have been developed over the years. Little was known about it is clinical utility defined by risks and benefits until recently. Present commercially available preparations are easily tampered and nonpharmacologic fentanyl has become the major cause of opioid deaths in the United States. This state-ofthe-art review will discuss fentanyl pharmacology, utility, safety and abuse.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2224-5839
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of palliative medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32156127
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21037/apm.2020.01.12