Mechanism of Action of Fentanyl
Introduction Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic belonging to the phenylpiperidine class. It is approximately 50–100 times more potent than morphine and is widely used in anesthesia, perioperative pain control, intensive care, and chronic cancer pain management. Fentanyl is high-yield for pharmacology examinations because of its receptor selectivity, strong analgesic efficacy, rapid onset, and … Read more