Actiq: A Potent Opioid for Chronic Pain Management
Actiq is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic, specifically fentanyl citrate, approved for managing chronic pain. The recommended initial dose of Actiq is 200 micrograms (mcg basis). Typically, paracetamol is used when standard pain relievers fail, which is often the case with cancer-related or chronic discomfort. Actiq is commonly used to manage breakthrough pain in cancer…