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Fentanyl Analgesic regimen
Fentanyl Analgesic regimen is a Opioid analgesic Small molecule drug developed by Ain Shams University. It is currently FDA-approved for Moderate to severe acute pain, Chronic pain management, Perioperative analgesia. Also known as: Epidural Fentanyl Bupivacaine.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid agonist that binds to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to produce analgesia and pain relief.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid agonist that binds to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to produce analgesia and pain relief. Used for Moderate to severe acute pain, Chronic pain management, Perioperative analgesia.
At a glance
| Generic name | Fentanyl Analgesic regimen |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Epidural Fentanyl Bupivacaine |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University |
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic |
| Target | Mu-opioid receptor (μ-OR) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Fentanyl acts as a potent mu-opioid receptor agonist, activating inhibitory pathways in the spinal cord and brain that reduce pain signal transmission and perception. It is approximately 50-100 times more potent than morphine. The drug is commonly used in analgesic regimens for moderate to severe pain management, often in combination with other analgesics or as part of multimodal pain control strategies.
Approved indications
- Moderate to severe acute pain
- Chronic pain management
- Perioperative analgesia
- Cancer pain
Common side effects
- Respiratory depression
- Sedation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Pruritus
Key clinical trials
- Magnesium Sulfate Versus Other Anesthesia Drugs to Reduce Agitation After Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients (NA)
- Efficacy and Safety of Anricofen Combined With Ciprofol for Deep Sedation in Elderly Patients Undergoing ERCP (NA)
- COMPARISON OF OPIOID-FREE AND OPIOID-BASED ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES ON qNOX INDEX IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA (NA)
- Effect of Postoperative Analgesia of Oliceridine Fumarate for Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery (NA)
- Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block as a Component of Multimodal Analgesia for Abdominal Hysterectomies (NA)
- Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block in Pediatric Cardiac Patients Undergoing Primary Repair of Septal Defects Via Median Sternotomy (PHASE3)
- Comparison of Inflammatory Factors, Pain Scale, and Postoperative Recovery Quality (QOR - 15) in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery with Conventional General Anesthesia Techniques Compared to General Anesthesia Combined with Epidural Anesthesia At Prof. Ngoerah Hospital (PHASE4)
- PECS Block vs. Multimodal Analgesia for Prevention of Persistent Postoperative Pain in Breast Surgery (PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Opioid analgesic drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Mu-opioid receptor (μ-OR)
- Manufacturer: Ain Shams University — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Pain Management
- Indication: Drugs for Moderate to severe acute pain
- Indication: Drugs for Chronic pain management
- Indication: Drugs for Perioperative analgesia
- Also known as: Epidural Fentanyl Bupivacaine
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