Dosage; I.V dose: 50-200mcg as required.
Children; 3-5mcg, then I mcg/kg as required.
With assisted ventilation, 0.3-3.5mg then 100-200mcg as required.
Child 15mcg/kg, then 1-3mcg/kg as required.
| Fentanyl | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | opioid receptor agonist |
| Drug Indication | Relief of pain especially during operation, enhancement of anaesthesia. |
| Contra-Indications | Hypersensitivity to alfentanyl or other fentanyl derivatives. |
| Side Effects | Hypotension; arrhythmias; respiratory depression; bradycardia; muscle rigidity; itching; post operative shivering. |
| Dosage | I.V dose: 50-200mcg as required. Children; 3-5mcg, then I mcg/kg as required. With assisted ventilation, 0.3-3.5mg then 100-200mcg as required. Child 15mcg/kg, then 1-3mcg/kg as required. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category C |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Opioid analgesics |
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durogesic | Janssen Cilag | Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd | 25mcg/hr | 5 | self-adhesive patch, | KES 3,675.00 | |
| Durogesic | Janssen Cilag | Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd | 50mcg/hr | 5 | self-adhesive patch, | KES 6.045.00 | |
| Fentanyl | Martindale Pharmaceuticals | Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd | 100mcg | 10's x 2ml | Injection | per ml | KES 1,319.00 |
| Fentanyl | Martindale Pharmaceuticals | Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd | 500mcg | 10ml x 10?s | Injection | per ml | KES 1210.00 |
| Trofentyl | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals | Europa Healthcare Ltd. | 50mcg/hr | 5's x 2ml | KES 9,240 | ||
| Fentyl | Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Omaera Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 50mcg | 10ml | Injection | per vial | KES 540.00 |
| Trofentanyl | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals | Harley's Limited | 50mcg | 10ml | Injection | per vial | KES 406.00 |