Actiq Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Breakthrough Pain, Chronic Pain, Pain. Actiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Fentanyl is a very potent pain-relieving medicine. It is not recommended for people who have never been prescribed opioid-type pain relief before, and deaths have been reported from improper dosing... View more |
Prescribed for Breakthrough Pain, Chronic Pain, Pain. Fentora may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: respiratory depression. See the full Actiq side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: fever, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis. See the full fentanyl side effects document. |
Common side effects include: respiratory depression. See the full Fentora side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Actiq prices and generic prices |
View all fentanyl prices |
View all Fentora prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Other fentanyl brands include: Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Fentora, Lazanda, Subsys | Actiq, Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Fentora, Lazanda, Subsys | Other fentanyl brands include: Actiq, Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Lazanda, Subsys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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8.7 hours |
8.7 hours |
8.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with Actiq:
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A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with fentanyl:
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A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with Fentora:
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First Approval Date |
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November 04, 1998 |
February 19, 1968 |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.