N01AH01 - Fentanyl |
Probably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Substrate to, and inhibitor of CYP3A4. Administered in µg dose. Several references consider it safe for use.
Chemical description
Opioid analgesic used (50-100 µg/dose) intravenously in general anesthesia during long and moderately long surgery. Used together with droperidol in neuroleptanalgesia type II. Probably metabolized by CYP3A4.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 5 patients with acute porphyria.
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References
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| 1. | Porphyrias.
James MF, Hift RJ. Br J Anaesth. 2000 Jul; 85(1):143-53.
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10928003 |
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| 2. | Australian List
Australian Porphyria Association No longer maintained
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| 3. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
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| 4. | EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
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| 5. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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