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May 22, 2012

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Actiq Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Actiq in Detail with Side Effects

Actiq (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate) treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medication is not for short-term pain relief. It is a narcotic pain medicine. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dry mouth, headache, dizziness, weakness, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, or constipation.

The initial dose of Actiq to treat episodes of breakthrough cancer pain is always 200 mcg. The Actiq unit should be consumed over 15 minutes. The dose may be increased under a physician's supervision until pain relief is achieved. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. It is not known whether Actiq is harmful a fetus. This medication could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother uses it during pregnancy. This medication can pass into breast milk and may cause sleepiness or breathing problems in a nursing baby. Actiq may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Actiq may be habit-forming. Do not stop using Actiq suddenly, or you could have withdrawal symptoms.

Our Actiq (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Actiq Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ACTIQ® (fentanyl citrate) Structural Formula Illustration

ACTIQ (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate) is indicated only for the Âmanagement of breakthrough cancer pain in patients 16 and older with malignancies who are already receiving and who are tolerant to around-the clock opioid therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain. Patients considered opioid tolerant are those who are taking around-the-clock medicine consisting of at least 60 mg of oral morphine daily, at least 25 mcg of transdermal fentanyl/hour, at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, at least 8 mg of oral hydromorphone daily, at least 25 mg oral ...

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What is Actiq Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Actiq Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using fentanyl citrate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: