Synonyms: Abstral® | Actiq® | Durogesic® | Effentora® | MCN-JR-4263-49 | R-4263 | Sublimaze®
fentanyl is an approved drug (FDA (1968), EMA (2008))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Fentanyl is a potent, synthetic, addiction-forming narcotic analgesic. Marketed formulations contain the citrate salt (PubChem CID 13810).
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No information available. |
Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used in the treatment of severe pain and in general anesthesia. May also be used to treat breakthrough pain in cancer patients using opioid therapy. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Fentanyl is a μ opioid receptor agonist, but may have other mechanisms of action- see the DrugBank link for more details. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |