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DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s

Fentanyl (Citrate):50mcg/hr | Opioid analgesics

Manufactured / Marketed By : Janssen-Cilag Product Form : PatchesPack Size : 5sIngredients : Fentanyl (Citrate):50mcg/hrGeneric Category : Opioid analgesics

How it works

DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s

  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Sudden swelling of hands, feet and ankles
  • Change in mood
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Moderate to severe pain

    This medicine is used in the treatment of severe pain conditions such as cancer pain in patients who have not adequately responded to non-opioid analgesics.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

  • Is it habit forming?

    Has a high potential for abuse. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

  • Respiratory depression

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with respiratory depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Gastrointestinal obstruction

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction including paralytic ileus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening side effects. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Infectious diarrhea

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with infectious diarrhea since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Exposure to heat or sunlight

    Avoid exposing the DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s system application site and the surrounding area to direct sunlight, heaters, electric blankets, or hot tube, etc. Exposure may increase the release of this medicine that may cause adverse effects.

  • Driving or operating machinery

    This medicine may cause difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

  • Drug dependence

    This medicine has the potential to cause drug dependence and abuse. This risk is especially higher if the medicine is used for a prolonged period of time. Patients should be monitored closely for any change in mood and behavior during treatment with this medicine. Abrupt discontinuation is not recommended since it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    It is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a dose of this medicine for further details.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Clonazepam severe
  • Bupropion severe
  • Amitriptyline severe
  • Chlordiazepoxide severe
  • Diazepam severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypotension due to the increased risk of orthostatic hypotension. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with head injury, intracranial lesions, or increased intracranial pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of Addison's disease due to the increased risk of respiratory depression and prolonged CNS depression. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland does not make enough hormones) due to the increased risk of respiratory depression and prolonged CNS depression. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver DUROGESIC 50mcg Patches 5s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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