N01AH03 - Sufentanil |
Probably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Substrate of CYP3A4. Administered in µg dose. References consider it safe for use
Chemical description
Opioid analgesic used by way of epidural injection (30-50µg) in postoperative pain and in caesarian section. Chemically related to fentanyl. Metabolised by CYP3A4, about 80% of the dose excreted as metabolite within 24 hours.
Similar drugs
References
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| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 1. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
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| 2. | EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
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| 3. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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