Dosing Guidlines for Adults

Drug Detail for Adult Drugs


Fentanyl

Analgesics

Narcotics and Narcotic Antagonists


General Toxicity Notes
Excreted Unchanged %
Hepatic
Half-Life (NormalESRD) hours
2-7/No data
Plasma Protein Binding %
80-84
Volume of Distribution L/kg
2-4
Dose for Normal Renal Function
Anesthetic induction (individualized)
Second Dose
Adjustment for Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
75% [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min <10 [Recommended Level]
50% [D]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: Not applicable
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: Not applicable
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, titrate, [B]
References
Cleary JF. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues in the treatment of breakthrough pain. Semin Oncol. 1997; 24: S16-13-9. [PMID: 9381223] / Davies G, Kingswood C, Street M. Pharmacokinetics of opioids in renal dysfunction. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1996; 31: 410-22. [PMID: 8968655] / Reilly CS, Wood AJ, Wood M. Variability of fentanyl pharmacokinetics in man. Computer predicted plasma concentrations for three intravenous dosage regimens. Anaesthesia. 1985; 40: 837-43. [PMID: 4051149] / Wagner BK, O&#146; Hara DA. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of sedatives and analgesics in the treatment of agitated critically ill patients. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1997; 33: 426-53. [PMID: 9435992]
Toxicity Notes