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Fentanyl Drug

The fentanyl drug is a potent opiod medication prescribed for breakthrough cancer pain or patients with a resistance for/tolerance to other pain medications. Around 81 times stronger than morphine, fentanyl can come in a variety of forms, including:

injections (which usually are delivered intravenously via an IV)
lollipops
lozenges
tablets
transdermal skin patches

Given the strength of fentanyl, it's vital that patients:

only use the fentanyl drug as prescribed
never use the fentanyl drug without a prescription.

Fentanyl Drug Dose

Fentanyl drug dosage will vary, depending on a patient's:

condition
severity of pain
medical history
known tolerance to pain medications.

Fentanyl, which is time-released into the body, comes in five different strengths, including:

12.5 micrograms/hour (µg/h)
25 µg/h
50 µg/h
75 µg/h
100 µg/h.

Fentanyl Overdose

Patients can overdose on fentanyl if they:

have used recalled fentanyl patches (Within the past few years, certain lots of fentanyl patches have been recalled due to manufacturing errors that caused them to release too much of the fentanyl drug too quickly.
accidentally use the wrong dose of fentanyl
intentionally take more fentanyl than is prescribed

Fentanyl overdoses are serious and can have life-threatening complications, the symptoms of which include:

cold, clammy skin
dizziness
extreme fatigue
fainting
slow breathing
small, pointed pupils

Fentanyl drug overdoses are medical emergencies. Anyone who has or thinks he has experienced a fentanyl overdose should seek immediate medical attention to save his life.

Fentanyl Drug Abuse

The fentanyl drug classification, as set by the FDA, is as a "Schedule II drug," as this medication is extremely potent and can be extremely addictive. In fact, reports of the fentanyl patch used as a street drug have led to stricter regulations on use of this medication.

Addicts report that using this medication creates a "fentanyl euphoria" that is similar to the effects of heroin.

Fentanyl drug abuse is serious and can be fatal. Consequently, it's crucial that patients only use fentanyl as prescribed and that individuals never use fentanyl without a prescription.

Fentanyl Lawsuits

Known to cause respiratory depression and, in the worst cases, death, serious fentanyl side effects have been the focus of various personal injury lawsuits.

Anyone injured after using fentanyl, along with families of deceased fentanyl patients, are likely entitled to a settlement that can compensate them for their:

funeral and burial costs (in the event a fentanyl death has occurred)
past hospital bills
ongoing treatment costs
lost wages
permanent disabilities
future living costs, should fentanyl side effects cause lasting disabilities that prevent patients from being about the earn a living
pain and suffering

Have you or a loved one been injured after using Fentanyl drug? If so, contact a fentanyl lawyer today for legal advice and help.

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