Medication Drug Summary Excerpt

FENTANYL (ORAL, TRANSMUCOSAL) (ACTIQ)

Drug Name:  Fentanyl (Oral, Transmucosal)

Generic Name:  Fentanyl (Oral, Transmucosal)

Trade Name(s):  Actiq.

Controlled Substance:  Yes

Class/Schedule:  C-IIc

Forms Available:  Lozenge, foil wrapped, raspberry flavored solid drug lozenge with a handle.

Strengths:  Fentanyl (oral, transmucosal) (brand name - Actiq) is available in varying strengths and cartons/foil pouches color-coded as follows:

·         Actiq 200 (fentanyl 200 mcg.) – Gray

·         Actiq 400 (fentanyl 400 mcg.) – Blue

·         Actiq 600 (fentanyl 600 mcg.) – Orange

·         Actiq 800 (fentanyl 800 mcg.) – Purple

·         Actiq 1200 (fentanyl 1200 mcg.) – Green

·         Actiq 1600 (fentanyl 1600 mcg.) – Burgundy

How Given:  Orally, by placing the fentanyl (oral, transmucosal) (Actiq) unit in the mouth between the cheek and lower gum and sucking.

Pain Severity Level:  Moderate-severe to severe cancer breakthrough pain.

Average Duration of Pain Relief:  ...... (continued in text, this is an excerpt only)

v      See Patient Information Sheet/Leaflet or medication package insert for the above listed trade name(s) and/or generic medication(s).  If not available, request one from the dispensing pharmacy.  

 

Medication Drug Summary Excerpt

METHADONE HCL

Drug Name:  Methadone HCl

Generic Name:  Methadone HCl

Trade Name(s):  Dolophine HCl, Methadose.

Controlled Substance:  Yes

Class/Schedule:  C-IIb3

Forms Available:  Tablets, liquid form (elixir, solution, suspension) and injectable (vials).

Strengths:  Tablets are available containing methadone HCl in varying strengths of 5 mg., 10 mg and 40 mg.  The liquid form is usually available as a solution containing the following strengths:  5 mg./5 cc  or 10 mg./5 cc in 8% alcohol.  There is a liquid concentrate as well containing 10 mg. per 1 cc.  The injection is available as a 10 mg./cc concentration. Read medication label carefully to verify the strength of your particular  medication. As this data may vary according to the manufacturer, check with the dispensing pharmacy for what is currently available

(See alcohol warning below.)

How Given:  Orally and by injection.

Pain Severity Level:  Moderate-severe to severe pain.

Average Duration of Pain Relief:  ...... (continued in text, this is an excerpt only)

v      See Patient Information Sheet/Leaflet or medication package insert for the above listed trade name(s) and/or generic medication(s).  If not available, request one from the dispensing pharmacy.


 

DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made at representing accurately the details regarding the information and medications found in this book.  If you discover a discrepancy between the information contained herein and other information you have been given by your physician, pharmacist or hospital, contact them to verify what the correct information should be.

 By the information presented herein, the author and publisher are not providing professional medical advice or professional services to the individual reader.  This book is not intended and must not be used as a substitute for consulting your individual healthcare provider or physician. Only he or she is in the best position to advise the patient and/or caregiver on the proper use of the particular narcotic painkiller in question. To do otherwise may result in life threatening injury or death!

The author and/or the publisher shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion contained in this book

 WARNING:  This book is not intended as a self-help or self-treatment guide.  This cannot be emphasized enough. If and when the information contained in this book is applied to a given patient, it must be done with the strict medical guidance and supervision of the treating physician.  

USE IN CHILDREN: The safe and effective use of these medications in children has not been established.  Always consult your pediatrician before giving these agents to children!