What is Fentanyl?
Q: What is Fentanyl?
A: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is used as a painkiller and acts as a sedative.
Q: Who developed Fentanyl and when was it developed?
A: Fentanyl was developed by Paul Janssen in 1960.
Q: How potent is Fentanyl compared to morphine?
A: Fentanyl is about 120 times as potent as morphine.
Q: What are the two most common forms of Fentanyl?
A: The two most common forms of Fentanyl are patches that are put on the skin and an intravenous solution.
Q: What is the therapeutic index of Fentanyl?
A: The therapeutic index of Fentanyl is relatively wide at 270, making it a safe surgical anesthetic when monitored carefully.
Q: How long does it take for the effects of Fentanyl's intravenous solution to be seen and how long does it take for the concentration in the bloodstream to have halved?
A: The effects of the intravenous solution can be seen after three to five minutes, and in about twelve hours, the concentration in the bloodstream will have halved.
Q: Is Fentanyl a recreational drug and what has been the consequence of its abuse?
A: Yes, Fentanyl is also used as a recreational drug, and its abuse has led to thousands of overdose deaths each year from 2000 to 2015. Deaths have also resulted from improper medical use.
