Fentanyl
- is a very potent opioid, approximately 50-100 times more potent than morphine.
- highly effective for managing severe post-operative pain.
- rapid onset of action, providing quick pain relief. eg Recovery Ward
- Short Duration of Action allows for precise titration and easy adjustment of dosages, making it suitable for managing acute pain and for use in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) systems.
- causes minimal histamine release compared to other opioids like morphine, resulting in fewer side effects such as itching and hypotension.