Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid primarily used in medical settings for managing pain. It is about 50-100 times more potent than morphine and has several applications, including:

Medical Uses

1. Severe Pain Management:

   • Prescribed for chronic pain, such as cancer-related pain, when other opioids are ineffective.
   • Used for post-surgical pain relief.

2. Anesthesia:

   • Used as part of anesthesia during surgeries to provide pain relief and sedation.
   • Often combined with other medications in surgical or intensive care settings.

3. Breakthrough Pain:

   • Prescribed in lozenge or nasal spray form for patients already on opioids who experience sudden, severe pain episodes.

4. Palliative Care:

   • Administered to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients.