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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:
Duragesic patches are produced by a number of different pharmaceutical companies, including:
In addition to making this pain medication patch, these pharmaceutical companies also produce other versions of fentanyl medication, such as fentanyl:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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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