Continuous intravenous infusion of fentanyl: case reports of use in patients with advanced cancer and intractable pain.
The use of continuous intravenous infusion of opioids may be efficacious in managing pain related to advanced cancer. Short-acting opioids, such as morphine and hydromorphone, are commonly used. We describe the use of a fentanyl infusion in four cases. This experience suggests that fentanyl may be considered an alternative drug for infusion in the treatment of refractory cancer pain.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D005283:Fentanyl