PHENTANYL
\fˈɛntɐnˌa͡ɪl], \fˈɛntɐnˌaɪl], \f_ˈɛ_n_t_ɐ_n_ˌaɪ_l]\
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A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)
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