Fentanyl

Trade name

Braun Fentanyl, DBL Fentanyl, Fentanyl GH, Fentanyl Juno, Sublimaze

Presentation and preparation

50 microgram/mL (volume: 2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL)

IV administration

Give undiluted over 3 – 5 minutes or dilute to a convenient volume for infusion.

Give doses equal to or greater than 5 microgram/kg over at least 10 minutes.

Other routes of administration

IM: Suitable.

SC: Suitable.

Compatible IV fluids

Glucose 5%

Sodium chloride 0.9%

Y-site only:

Glucose 10%

Hartmann's

Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L

Y-site only and fentanyl 30 microgram/mL or weaker:

Plasma-Lyte 148

Additional information

Refer to relevant local guideline for more information.

Monitor respiratory rate, sedation and blood pressure.

Rapid administration may cause chest wall rigidity and respiratory distress, especially in neonates.

Use only where facilities for cardiac monitoring and cardio-respiratory resuscitation exist.

Concomitant use of CNS depressants (e.g. parenteral benzodiazepines, IM olanzapine) increases the risk of respiratory depression, sedation, coma and death.

Protect from light during storage.