Sunday 2 December 2012

Fentanyl, Relieve Painful During and After Undergoing Surgery

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Description

Fentanyl belongs to a group of medicines called Narcotic analgesics (pain medications). This drug works on the central nervous system or the brain to relieve pain. Some side effects are also caused by actions in the central nervous system such as drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-shaped solutions used for these injections can only be administered by a physician and / or under the supervision of a physician.

Indication

- Relieves severe pain felt by the patient during and after surgery.
- Combined with other drugs and administered before or during surgery to help the performance of anesthesia or drugs


Source:  MayoClinic