Durogesic 50mcg Patch
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
| Active Ingredient | Fentanyl (50mcg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Phenylpiperidine Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Opioids |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 648 |
FAQ
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Durogesic 50mcg Patch?
Durogesic 50mcg Patch may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
What if you forget to take Durogesic Transdermal Patch?
If you miss a dose of Durogesic 50mcg Patch, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Durogesic 50mcg Patch Reviews
Durogesic 50mcg Patch is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock opioid administration for an extended period of time.
Your doctor will explain how to use Durogesic 50mcg Patch. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and irregular heartbeat. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to it. If they are severe or do not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Your doctor will explain how to use Durogesic 50mcg Patch. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and irregular heartbeat. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to it. If they are severe or do not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
How Durogesic 50mcg Patch Works
Durogesic 50mcg Patch is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) that works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
How to Use Durogesic 50mcg Patch
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
Benefits of Durogesic 50mcg Patch
- In Severe chronic pain: Durogesic 50mcg Patch helps to relieve chronic pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Applying it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
Uses of Durogesic 50mcg Patch
- Severe chronic pain
Durogesic 50mcg Patch Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Durogesic 50mcg Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Durogesic 50mcg Patch in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Durogesic 50mcg Patch in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be excercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Durogesic 50mcg Patch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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