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Instance: Fentanyl

Types
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Alternatives  
CanImprove  
CautionWithMedicationsUsed  
Contraindication  
CouldBeRelatedTo  
Cui C0015846
Definition A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) (MeSH)
SideEffect  
Synonyms  
UMLSSynonyms Phentanyl
UsedTogetherWithMedication  

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