fentanyl
das Fentanyl, die Fentanyle
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fentanyl
A highly potent synthetic opioid used medically primarily to treat severe pain and as an anesthetic. Because of its high potency and potential for dependence, it is particularly dangerous when used outside a medical setting.
Nach der Operation bekam der Patient Fentanyl gegen die starken Schmerzen.
After the operation, the patient was given fentanyl for the severe pain.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fentanyle |
| genitive | des Fentanyls |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fentanyl | die Fentanyle |
| accusative | das Fentanyl | die Fentanyle |
| dative | dem Fentanyl | den Fentanylen |
| genitive | des Fentanyls | der Fentanyle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
As the name of a substance, “Fentanyl” is often used without an article, especially when referring to the active ingredient in general. The definite article is possible when referring to a previously mentioned or more specifically defined quantity.
Fentanyl wird auch in der Anästhesie eingesetzt.
Fentanyl is also used in anesthesia.
Das für die Operation benötigte Fentanyl wurde von der Krankenhausapotheke geliefert.
The fentanyl needed for the operation was supplied by the hospital pharmacy.
In a medical context, the phrases “Fentanyl verabreichen” (to administer fentanyl), “Fentanyl dosieren” (to dose fentanyl), and “Fentanyl einsetzen” (to use fentanyl) are common. In “jemandem Fentanyl verabreichen” (to administer fentanyl to someone), the person being treated is in the dative case.
Die Ärztin verabreichte dem Patienten Fentanyl.
The doctor administered fentanyl to the patient.
The phrase “unter dem Einfluss von Fentanyl stehen” (to be under the influence of fentanyl) occurs, for example, in news reports or police reports. It expresses that fentanyl is affecting the person in question.
Laut Polizeibericht stand der Fahrer unter dem Einfluss von Fentanyl.
According to the police report, the driver was under the influence of fentanyl.
