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Definition of Fentanyl

1. Noun. Trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug.

Definition of Fentanyl

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A particular narcotic painkiller. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fentanyl

1. a narcotic opioid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Fentanyl

1. Contraindications: MAO inhibitors, respiratory problems, dosing: 50 mcg slow push (over 1-2 minutes) loading, 50 mcg q 30 minutes maintenance, total dose of not more than 200 mcg/hr, institute continuous cardiac monitoring & pulse oximetry, reversal: naloxone (Narcan) 0.2 mg over 2-3 minutes (12 Dec 1998)

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