Generic name:fentanyl citrate (oral transmucosal) [ FEN-ta-nil-SIT-rayt ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is Actiq?
Actiq is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.
Actiq treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medicine is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.
Actiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Actiq can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. Use only your prescribed dose. Never share this medicine with another person.
MISUSE OF ACTIQ CAN CAUSE DEATH, especially in a child who gets a hold of an Actiq unit and places it in the mouth. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Using this medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Actiq if you are allergic to fentanyl, or if you are NOT already being treated with a similar opioid (narcotic) pain medicine and are tolerant to it. Do not give an Actiq unit to any person who does not have a personal prescription for this medicine.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
a head injury,
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