Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Effentora
(fentanyl)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
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 Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain fentanyl as their active ingredient composition:
Fent 50mcg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Durogesic 25mcg Patch
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Effentora
Phoenix Labs Unlimited Company
Instanyl
Istituto Gentili S.r.l.
PecFent
Gruenenthal GmbH
Ionsys
Incline Therapeutics Europe Ltd
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
fentanyl
Category
Analgesics
Manufacturer
Phoenix Labs Unlimited Company
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication. Prices are indicative and may vary. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
Disclaimer:Content on this page is for informational purposes only. Do not consume prescription medication without a registered practitioner's direct oversight.