Definition: A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)
Other names Phentanyl; R4263; R 4263; Sublimaze; R-4263; Janssen Pharmaceutica Brand of Fentanyl; Fentora; Fentanyl Citrate; Fentanest; Durogesic; Duragesic; Cephalon Brand of Fentanyl Buccal OraVescent
F 7302 [ 7302,F-7302,N-(1-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)-3-methyl-4-piperidyl)-N-phenylpropanamide,RTI 46144,N-(1-(beta-hydroxy beta-phenethyl)-3-methyl-4-piperidyl)-N-phenylpropionamide,RTI 6414-4,RTI-4614-4,RTI-46144,RTI-6414-4,ohmefentanyl ] structure given in first source