Fentanyl

Last Updated on February 7, 2023

Onset

IV: less than 60 seconds, up to 2 – 3 minutes

Duration of Action

30 – 60 minutes

Dose

Adverse Effects

• Muscle wall rigidity
• Respiratory distress
• Hypotension

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Further Reading

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6264977/#:~:text= Fentanyl %20has%20been%20used%20in,effect%20is%202%E2%80%935%20minutes.
2. Paediatrics Protocol 4th Ed, page 641