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Medicines fentanylQuestion & answer

fentanyl · Medicine question

Which opioid receptor does fentanyl predominantly act on?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fentanyl predominantly acts on the µ (mu) opioid receptor.

Sources for this answer

Durogesic DTrans 12 mcg/hr Transdermal PatchJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 50Document updated 18 September 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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