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Dr. Aditya Singh

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Analgesics

Effentora

(fentanyl)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Phoenix Labs Unlimited Company

About this medicine

Effentora is indicated for the treatment of breakthrough pain (BTP) in adults with cancer who are already receiving maintenance opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain. BTP is a transitory exacerbation of pain that occurs on a background of otherwise controlled persistent pain. Patients receiving maintenance opioid therapy are those who are taking at least 60 mg of oral morphine daily, at least 25 micrograms of transdermal fentanyl per hour, at least 30 mg of oxycodone daily, at least 8 mg of oral hydromorphone daily or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid for a week or longer.

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

InstanylComposition: fentanylIstituto Gentili S.r.l.
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PecFentComposition: fentanylGruenenthal GmbH
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IonsysComposition: fentanylIncline Therapeutics Europe Ltd
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Key Information

Salt / Composition

fentanyl

Category

Analgesics

Manufacturer

Phoenix Labs Unlimited Company

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