fentanyl

IPA: fˈɛnɪnʌɫ

noun

  • (pharmacology) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C₂₂H₂₈N₂O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C₂₂H₂₈N₂O·C₆H₈O₇ is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.
Advertisement

Examples of "fentanyl" in Sentences

  • Onsolis is an opioid called fentanyl, which is often given as a patch to help manage severe pain.
  • The bust turned up the powerful painkiller Oxycontin as well as fentanyl, which is sold in lozenge form as Actiq.
  • You may recall fentanyl was the painkiller mixed with heroin or cocaine that was responsible for dozens of deaths this past spring.
  • The lawsuits involve the powerful painkiller fentanyl, which is applied to the skin in a patch for the slow release of the medication.
  • Several companies recalled fentanyl patches last year after discovering that some leaked, causing labored breathing and possible overdose.
  • PriCara is advising that anyone who has any of the recalled fentanyl patches should check the box or foil pouch to see if they have patches from the recalled lots.
  • Actavis have recalled fentanyl patches from US shelves after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified problems with manufacture that could result in overdose.

Related Links

synonyms for fentanyldescribing words for fentanyl
Advertisement
#AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz

© 2025 Copyright: WordPapa