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Some fentanyl patches recalled
August 17, 2009
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Fentanyl Patch Recall Expanded
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertTwo weeks ago we told you that the 25mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal system patches (also known as... Read more »
Duragesic 25 mcg/hr Pain Patch Recalled
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...recall of all lots of 25 mcg/hr Duragesic Patches (fentanyl transdermal system) sold in the U.S.... Read more »
FDA Issues Warning About Duragesic Patches
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...life-threatening side effects in patients who use the fentanyl patch (brand name: Duragesic),... Read more »
A New Year's Wish for 2008: No More Breakthrough Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...experience any sort of reasonable prolonged relief. Fentanyl buccal tablets (FBT) have been... Read more »
Fentanyl Patch Recall Announced
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...Inc. announced Tuesday that one lot of 100 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches sold in... Read more »
Health Guide
TMJ Medications
...APAP - Percocet Propoxyphene & APAP - Darvocet, Darvon Morphine Sulfate - MS Contin, Kadian, Avinza Fentanyl - Duragesic, Fentora, Actiq If you have more questions about TMJ or medications used... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...to deliver pain medicine have been developed. A skin patch containing an opioid called transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic) may relieve chronic back pain more effectively than oral opioids. For very... Read more »Treatment Agreements: What You Need to Know Before Signing
...oxycodone in her system that she should have. • Kevin was having a really bad day and his fentanyl patches just weren't giving him enough pain relief to allow him to get his work done. ... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...derived from natural opium (morphine and codeine). Some patients report relief with the use of the opiate fentanyl (Duragesic), used in skin patch form. An implanted abdominal pump (Isomed) uses... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...cause twitches, tremors, and disturbed mental states including seizures.Some newer synthetic opioids (fentanyl or hydromorphone) that have a rapid onset and possibly fewer side effects than... Read more »Medications
...you are currently using a narcotic patch (such as fentanyl), the effects may continue after it... Read more »
...lithium certain narcotic pain medications (e.g., fentanyl, meperidine, pentazocine) ... Read more »
...you are currently using a narcotic patch (such as fentanyl), the effects may continue after it... Read more »
Related News
Clinical trial: Fentanyl vs. oxycodone for chronic pain
March 30, 2009This is a study to compare the effects of fentanyl buccal to immediate release oxycodone in alleviating breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients... Read summary »
Clinical trial: OraVescent fentanyl for treating chronic pain
October 02, 2008This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of OraVescent fentanyl compared to placebo in relieving breakthrough pain in patients with... Read summary »
Study: Fentanyl disc works against breakthrough pain
October 03, 2008Patients who suffer from severe chronic pain may soon have a new delivery option for their pain medication. A new disc form of the pain med... Read summary »
Alert: Fentanyl pain patches recalled
October 03, 2008Patches containing the power painkiller fentanyl have been recalled because of a flaw that could pose risks for patients or caregivers. Some of the... Read summary »
FDA approves new generic fentanyl patch
October 02, 2008The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic fentanyl patch for the management of chronic pain. The patch is designed to be used twice... Read summary »
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