Generic name: fentanyl (nasal) [ FEN-tan-il ]
Brand name: Lazanda
Dosage form: nasal spray (100 mcg/inh; 300 mcg/inh; 400 mcg/inh)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is fentanyl nasal?
Fentanyl nasal (for the nose) is an opioid medication used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain. Fentanyl nasal is not for treating pain that isn't cancer-related, such as pain from surgery, dental work, or migraine headaches.
Fentanyl nasal is given with other non-fentanyl opioid pain medicine that is used around the clock.
Fentanyl nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use fentanyl nasal to replace any other form of fentanyl. If you switch from another form of fentanyl, you will not use the same dose.
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fentanyl if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).
You should not use fentanyl nasal unles...
