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Fentanyl

Article Abstract:

Fentanyl can be used to treat cancer pain or to enhance anaesthesia during surgery and it acts as in the central nervous system to relieve pain. The classification of Fentanyl, its cautions, common side-effects, interactions, and administration are discussed along with patient teaching and nursing considerations.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Complications and side effects, Identification and classification

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The effectiveness of transdermal fentanyl in palliative care

Article Abstract:

This article examines the effectiveness of transdermal fentanyl in the treatment of cancer-associated pain, and compares the drug to other opioids. Topics include pain control in cancer patients and the adverse effects of fentanyl.

Author: Evans, Rachel
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
Transdermal Drug Delivery Sys, Methods, Drug therapy, Palliative treatment, Palliative care, Transdermal medication, Transdermal drug delivery systems, Cancer patients

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Clinical: Combined oral contraceptives

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Combined oral contraceptives help to prevent pregnancy by mimicking hormones. The various first, second and third generation combined oral contraceptives are mentioned along with their action, classification and side effects.

Author: D.K., Mehta
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Oral Contraceptives, Usage, Prevention, Pregnancy, Drug therapy, Combination, Combination drug therapy

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Dosage and administration, Fentanyl, Health aspects
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