# Fentanyl (Fentanyl Citrate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/fentanyl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl (brand name: Fentanyl Citrate) is a narcotic (opiate) analgesic taken intramuscular. It is prescribed to treat pain. Across the United States, 24,000 doctors prescribe Fentanyl to approximately 51,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Fentanyl Citrate

## Indications

Fentanyl is primarily prescribed for the treatment of pain.

## Conditions treated

- [Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pain)

## Mechanism of action

Fentanyl Citrate Injection is an opioid agonist, whose principal actions of therapeutic value are analgesia and sedation.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: narcotic (opiate) analgesics
- Route of administration: INTRAMUSCULAR

## Common side effects

serious adverse reactions reported to occur with fentanyl are respiratory depression, apnea, rigidity and bradycardia; if these remain untreated, respiratory arrest, circulatory depression or cardiac arrest could occur

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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