Fentanyl is a very strong analgesic similar to opium that is covered by the Narcotics Act in Germany. Because of its high analgesic and strong sedative effect, the opioid is used intravenously as an anesthetic, especially during surgery. Because of its rapid onset of action, fentanyl is also commonly used in emergency medicine. As a … Fentanyl: Effects, Dosage, Side Effects
Products Transdermal fentanyl has been approved in many countries since 1996 (Durogesic, generic). Various strengths are available. The larger the patch, the more fentanyl is released per unit time: 12 µg/h, 25 µg/h, 50 µg/h, 75 µg/h, and 100 µg/h. The opioid is legally classified as a narcotic. Structure and properties Fentanyl (C22H28N2O, Mr = … Fentanyl Patch
Products Pain gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties Gels consist of gelled liquids. They are made with suitable swelling agents (gelling agents). These include, for example, celluloses and starches. The pharmacopoeia distinguishes between hydrophilic gels and lipophilic gels with a fat content (emgels, lipogels). Active ingredients … Pain Gels
Products Analgesics are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, powders, granules, suppositories, syrups, transdermal patches, and injectables. One of the oldest painkillers is opium, which is obtained from the incised, immature capsules of the opium poppy. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The first synthetic analgesics, … Painkiller
Products Pain plasters are available as self-adhesive pads in various sizes and compositions at pharmacies and drugstores. Some are approved as medicines, while others are approved as medical devices. In many countries, well-known brands include Flector, Flector Plus, Olfen, ABC, Perskindol, and Isola, for example. This article refers primarily to products approved for self-medication and … Pain Patch
