Paramedic Drug Cards
Readings of weekly drug cards based on the NREMT curriculum.
Paramedic Drug Cards
Fentanyl
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Michael Egan
- Trade: Sublimaze
- Class: Narcotic Analgesic
- MOA: Binds to opiate receptors producing analgesia and euphoria
- Indication: Pain
- Contraindication: Use caution in traumatic brain injury, Respiratory depression
- Side effects: Respiratory depression, apnea, hypotension, N/V, dizziness, sedation euphoria, Sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, palpitations, HTN, diaphoresis, syncope
- Dosing
Adult
50-100mcg IM/IV
Pedi
1-2mcg/kg IM/IV