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Information for Duragesic Patch Patients

First approved by the FDA in January 2005, the Duragesic patch is a transdermal system that delivers a potent pain medication – known as fentanyl – to patients via the skin. Fentanyl is nearly 100 times more potent than morphine.

Given their incredible strength, Duragesic patches are only:

available via prescription
usually indicated for use in patients with severe chronic pain (such as cancer pain) that has not dissipated with use of other, less potent pain medicines, such as oxycodone, codeine or morphine

Who Makes Duragesic Patches?

Duragesic patches are produced by a number of different pharmaceutical companies, including:

Actavis South Atlantic, LLC
Alza Corporation (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson)
Cephalon, Inc.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly known as Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, L.P.)
Sandoz

In addition to making this pain medication patch, these pharmaceutical companies also produce other versions of fentanyl medication, such as fentanyl:

lollipops
lozenges
nasal sprays
tablets

Duragesic Patch Usage Instructions

It's vital that patients use Duragesic patches precisely as directed, as improper use of Duragesic pain patches can result in severe injury and/or death.

To properly use Duragesic patches, patients should:

Thoroughly clean the area of skin on which the patch will be placed (this includes removing any hair in the chosen area)
Ensure that the patch's package is sealed, open the package and immediately apply the patch
Press the patch in place for approximately 30 seconds
Wash hands after applying the patch
Remove within 72 hours of applying it

While some patients will only need to wear the patch for shorter periods of time, Duragesic pain patches should never be worn for more than 72 hours at a time. Should further pain relief be necessary, patients should apply a new patch.

In general, it takes between 8 and 12 hours for Duragesic patches to produce noticeable pain relief.

Duragesic Patch Side Effects & Defective Drug Lawsuits

In 2006, mounting reports of Duragesic patch deaths led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate an investigation regarding the potentially severe side effects of Duragesic patches.

Currently, the known and most severe Duragesic patch side effects may include:

addiction
arrhythmia
changes in muscle tone
depression
difficulty speaking
respiratory depression
severe allergic reaction
urination problems
wrongful death

Patients who have been injured after using Duragesic patches – as well as families of deceased Duragesic patch patients – will likely be entitled to compensation for their:

outstanding and future medical bills
ongoing treatment costs
permanent disabilities and disfigurement
lost wages should the injury prevent the Duragesic patient from working
physical and emotional pain and suffering

Prospective plaintiffs can learn more about their legal rights by consulting with an experienced defective drug attorney for a free initial consultation.

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