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Fentanyl Medication Facts

Prescribed in the treatment of severe, chronic pain, fentanyl is an opioid medication that is about 81 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl can come in various forms, including:

fentanyl transdermal skin patches
injections (which usually are delivered intravenously via an IV)
lollipops (which may also be known as fentanyl citrate or the brand name Actiq)
lozenges
tablets

Regardless of the form of the medication, fentanyl is extremely potent and should only be taken when and as prescribed.

The strength of fentanyl, as well as its addictive properties, has led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to classify this pain medicine as a "Schdeule II" drug.

Fentanyl Dosage

The appropriate dose of fentanyl for a particular patient will depend on his:

condition
severity and persistence of pain
medical history
tolerance to pain medication and opioids.

Different forms of fentanyl will come in varying doses. For example, the fentanyl patch is offered in five different doses, including:

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

Alternately, fentanyl lollipops come in six different doses, which are differentiated by uniquely colored boxes and plastic handles. Fentanyl lollipop doses include:

200 micrograms (mcg) in gray
400 mcg in blue
600 mcg in orange
800 mcg in purple
1200 mcg in green
1600 mcg in burgundy

Fentanyl Side Effects

Unfortunately, fentanyl – in any form – is known to cause a range of mild to serious, life-threatening side effects. Mild, more frequently occurring fentanyl side effects may include:

constipation
drowsiness
dizziness
general swelling
headaches
mouth sores (if fentanyl tablets were taken)
nausea and/or vomiting
stomach pain

More severe, potentially fatal fentanyl side effects can include:

addiction (A history of drug or alcohol addiction can cause people to attempt getting high off the fentanyl pain patch, as this medication reportedly has similar effects to heroin.)
liver damage
respiratory depression (not inhaling sufficient oxygen)
severe allergic reaction
death.

Should serious fentanyl side effects develop (or should mild side effects significantly disrupt a patient's life), affected individuals should seek immediate medical attention to prevent further health problems.

Fentanyl Lawsuits

Those injured after using fentanyl, as well as families of deceased fentanyl patients, should meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in fentanyl lawsuits.

During a free initial consultation, injured parties can:

Get an expert evaluation of their case.
Find out if they have a legal claim and are entitled to a settlement.
Learn more about the process of compiling, presenting and winning a fentanyl lawsuit.
Get advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their case.

Those who decide to follow through with fentanyl lawsuits can win compensation 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

For more information on Fentanyl, contact a fentanyl lawyer today.

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