Review the side-effects of Fentanyl Skin Patches as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Serious - Low/high blood pressure.
Most Common - Nausea and vomiting.
Body as whole - Headache, fever and back pain.
Heart - Slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal distention.
Central Nervous System - Speech disorders, tightness of muscle, fainting, numbness, dizziness, sleep disorders, depersonalization and hostility.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma and respiratory disorders.
Skin - Skin inflammation and pus formation.
Eye - Vision loss.
Genitourinary - Bladder pain, absence of urine and increased urinary frequency.
Avoid using soaps, oils, lotions, alcohol or other chemicals on the skin where this medication is applied.
Avoid sexual intercourse.
Duragesic .
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Serious - Low/high blood pressure.
Most Common - Nausea and vomiting.
Body as whole - Headache, fever and back pain.
Heart - Slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal distention.
Central Nervous System - Speech disorders, tightness of muscle, fainting, numbness, dizziness, sleep disorders, depersonalization and hostility.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma and respiratory disorders.
Skin - Skin inflammation and pus formation.
Eye - Vision loss.
Genitourinary - Bladder pain, absence of urine and increased urinary frequency.
Other Precautions :
Do not apply over same skin area.Avoid using soaps, oils, lotions, alcohol or other chemicals on the skin where this medication is applied.
Avoid sexual intercourse.
Drug Name : Fentanyl Skin Patches
Fentanyl Skin Patches(Duragesic) generic is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for severe pain. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.Trade Names for Fentanyl Skin Patches
International :
Duragesic .
