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Brand Name: Duragesic Fentanyl Patch

Generic Name: fentanyl

A narcotic analgesic - It is used to treat pain before, during, and after surgery

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What is this medicine?

Duragesic Fentanyl Patch (FEN ta nil) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat pain before, during, and after surgery. This medicine is also used before, with, and in place of other medicines for sleep during a medical procedure.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

brain tumor
breathing problems
drug abuse or addiction
head injury
kidney disease
liver disease
use of a MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate in the past 14 days
an unusual or allergic reaction to fentanyl, other opioid analgesics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for injection. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine?

barbiturates like phenobarbital
general anesthetics
MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for pain
medicines for sleep
muscle relaxants

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if you continue to have pain, your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or different type of pain.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
changes in vision
confusion
feeling faint, lightheaded
hallucination
irregular heartbeat
problems with balance, talking, walking
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

constipation
dizzy
headache
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
sweating

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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Note: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have question about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.

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