Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a strong opioid medicine prescribed by doctors for severe pain. Learn about its how it works and potential side effects.
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Drug overdose
A drug overdose is when you take more of a drug than your body can handle. Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent a drug overdose.
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Opioids
Opioids are a group of medicines prescribed by doctors to treat pain. Learn about side effects, withdrawal symptoms and what to do in an overdose.
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Opioid medicines and pain
Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.
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Pain relief after surgery
Pain after an operation is a common problem but there is no need for you to be in a lot of pain. Pain relief after surgery is usually safe and effective.
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Taking opioid medicines safely
Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.
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Chronic pain
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.
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Can medicines be addictive?
Some medicines can be addictive. You can become dependent on a medicine. Find out the difference. Learn how to avoid becoming addicted to medicines.
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Accidental overdose of medicine
Accidental overdose of medicine can be very dangerous, but it is preventable. Learn how to avoid overdosing, and what medicines need special care.
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