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Actiq - Fentanyl - Oral Lozenge (cancer Pain Only) Brand Drug

General Information

This medication should be used only to treat breakthrough pain caused by cancer in people already using narcotic pain medication.
Severe, even life-threatening, breathing problems can occur in patients using fentanyl if they are not already using other narcotics.
Do not use this medication for pain that is short-term nor for pain that occurs after surgery.
This medication can be fatal if used by a child.
Keep this and all other medications out of the reach of children.
Properly dispose of all opened units.

Learn proper use of this medication from your doctor or pharmacist and use only as directed.
Suck the lozenge, do not chew or swallow it whole.
Your dosage is based on your medical condition, desired effect and age.
If the full effect has been obtained or excessive side effects occur, remove the lozenge from your mouth.
Do not stop using your regularly prescribed pain medication.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Consult your doctor if the medication isn't working well.

Store at room temperature at or below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Protect from freezing.

This medication is a narcotic pain reliever that also relieves anxiety.
It is used for breakthrough cancer pain only.
This drug is not to be used for pain due to surgical procedures nor for acute pain.

Facial itching or redness, nausea or vomiting, sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness, unusual weakness or constipation might occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Report promptly.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of other drugs that can cause drowsiness such as.

Do not share this medication with others.
Medical tests, including breathing function tests, will be done to monitor your progress.
To avoid possible fatal ingestion of this drug, keep it (and all other medications) out of children's reach.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness or dizziness, very slow or weak heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, muscle rigidity, and loss of consciousness.