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  Actiq 600mcg Lollipop - 60 ea
 
 
Actiq is a schedule II controlled substance and requires special ordering procedures.
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Description
 
Information on Actiq


Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .
Lollipop
Chemical Name: FENTANYL (FEN-ta-nil)
Common uses
This medicine is a narcotic (opioid) analgesic used only for the management of breakthrough cancer pain in patients who are already using and are tolerant to around-the-clock narcotic pain medicines. This medicine should not be used for short term pain including (including headache or migraine) or for pain caused by injury or surgery.


Before using
WARNING: This medicine should be used only to treat breakthrough pain caused by cancer in people already using narcotic pain medicine. Severe, even life-threatening, breathing problems can occur in patients using fentanyl if they are not already using other narcotics. Do not use this medicine for pain that is short-term nor for pain that occurs after surgery. This medicine can be fatal if used by a child. Keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Properly dispose of all opened units. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking amiodarone or medicine for nervousness, anxiety, tension, or sleep (benzodiazepines). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including diabetes, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.


Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a MEDICATION GUIDE approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read it carefully each time you refill this medicine. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A SAFE STORAGE CONTAINER. Ask your doctor any questions that you may have about using the container. Use scissors to open the package immediately before use. Using the attached handle, place the unit in the mouth between cheek and lower gum, occasionally moving it from one side of the mouth to the other. Allow the unit to dissolve over 15 minutes by sucking on the unit. Do not swallow, crush, or chew the unit. Excess saliva should be swallowed. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while the unit is dissolving. IF EXCESS DROWSINESS, SLOWED BREATHING, OR DIZZINESS occur before dose is used, use handle to remove the unit from mouth and dispose of immediately. Do not save or reuse partially used doses. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in the original package, away from heat, moisture, and light.


Cautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. This medicine contains sugar and may increase your risk of developing cavities. Maintain good oral hygiene (e.g., brushing and flossing). BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes antihistamines. Caution should be used in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.


Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, or dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience excessive drowsiness, slowed breathing, or dizziness. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience weakness, fatigue, fainting, seizures, unusually slow heartbeat, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.


Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Discuss with your doctor or consult with the pharmacist or use a drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.


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


Additional information
IF ANY DRUG REMAINS ON HANDLE, dispose of this medicine by placing under hot running water until all of the drug matrix is dissolved. Dispose of the handle out of the reach of children and pets. If you are unable to immediately dissolve unfinished medicine under hot water, store the unit in the child-resistant container provided until it can be properly discarded. Dispose of any unopened units that are no longer needed as directed in the patient information leaflet. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. The amount of medicine in each unit can be harmful or fatal to a child. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.


 

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