Joint Formulary & PAD

Fentanyl - Pain (Palliative care)

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Buccal tablets
  • Lozenges
  • Sublingual tablets
Associated Icons :
CD
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Associated Icons :
CD
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Fentanyl
Indication :
Pain (Palliative care)
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :

Immediate release fentanyl preparations are only on formulary for breakthrough pain in patients receiving opioid therapy for cancer pain.

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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Pain (Palliative care).