Duragesic
Posted by on Jan 4, 2004 in Uncategorized |
DURAGESIC
UNCONTROLLED PAIN
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Fentanyl citrate is a strong analgesic used preoperatively, during surgery, in the immediate postoperative period for its analgesic action. Fentanyl citrate also is used intrabuccally (transmucosally) in the management of breakthrough cancer pain.
The DURAGESICÆ (fentanyl transdermal system)CII patch is a strong medication for moderate-to-severe chronic pain, available only by prescription, that can provide long-lasting relief from persistent pain.
Through its unique patch technology, DURAGESIC delivers fentanyl, an opioid pain medication, slowly into the body through the skin where it works to relieve pain for up to 3 days (72 hours).