Fentanyl (C-II) (Sublimaze); Opioid Narcotic; Inj: 50 mcg/mL
Transdermal Patch:
25 mcg/hr [10 cm2]
50 mcg/hr [20 cm2]
75 mcg/hr [30 cm2]
100 mcg/hr [40 cm2]; 1-2 mcg/kg/dose (max 100 mcg/dose)
IV q1-2h prn or 1-2 mcg/kg/hr continuous
IV infusion (may need to titrate to higher dose).
Reversible with naloxone.
May convert patient over to transdermal patch when stabilized on a dose. Replace patch q72h. Patches may not be cut in half.