Fentanyl Lozenge
Item
Type Analgesic Opioid Medication Category Medication Action Access Head Use Count Single-use Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Medication
Route(s) of administration	BUC
Recommended Dose	1 lozenge
Medication Effects
Onset <2m Peak ~10m Duration ~15m HR | BP | RR - | - | - - Pain Relief VERY STRONG Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Lozenge_Fentanyl

The Fentanyl Lozenge, or Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC), is formulation of Fentanyl that is administered transmucosally.

Function

The fentanyl lozenge is used to combat severe pain caused by injuries or other medical procedures without requiring IV access or to perform an injection.

The fentanyl lozenge is very effective at managing severe pain, with the most notable side effect being a lower respiration rate.

The fentanyl lozenge is administered transmucosally, this requires the medication to be absorbed over time giving it a delayed onset time, with a moderate peak and duration.

Usage

To be administered the patient must be awake and be lying down or sitting down, if the patient gets up while the fentanyl lozenge is still active it will be removed.

After all the medication from the lozenge has been administered the lozenge will also be automatically removed.

The lozenge can be removed manually at any point, this will stop the medication administration.

Recommended Dose

One lozenge

Effects

• Heart Rate: -
• Blood Pressure: -
• Respiration Rate: - -

Potential Complications

• Bradycardia
• Hypoventilation
• Respiratory Arrest
• Cardiac Arrest

Indications

• Severe Pain

Contraindications

• Chest Injury
• Impaired Breathing Ability

External Links

• Fentanyl (Wikipedia)
• Pain Medication (Analgesia) - OTFC (TCCC.org.ua)