FENTANYL

Usual Diluents

NS,  D5W

Standard Dilutions   [Amount of drug]  [Infusion volume]  [Infusion rate]

[0 - 5000 mcg] [50-250ml] [Titrate] [2500 mcg] [250 ml] [Titrate] [5000 mcg] [250 ml] [Titrate] (May concentrate further) [2500 mcg] [ 50 ml] (50 mcg/ml)

Stability / Miscellaneous

EXP: 2 Days (RT / REF).  Some studies indicate stability up to 30 days.  Continuous infusion: 1 to 3 mcg/kg/hr.  Minimum dilution: 2500 to 5000 mcg/ 50 ml.