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The Duragesic® patch has fentanyl as its active analgesic (pain relief) ingredient. Fentanyl is a synthetic (completely man-made) opioid that is extremely potent. The fentanyl in Duragesic®-brand CII patches is in gel form, inside a small patch to be worn on the skin. The patch releases the gel-fentanyl from its reservoir, through the patch, into the skin and then into the body fat and bloodstream of the wearer.
With this "transdermal" Duragesic® patch, fentanyl in the range of micrograms (mcg) is delivered to a patient over a long period of time. The pain relief provided by the fentanyl typically begins eight to 12 hours after the patch is applied, depending on factors such as the:
The pain relief from the fentanyl lasts for up to three days (72 hours).
Duragesic® patches are intended to be used by prescription only, in patients who have developed a tolerance to less powerful pain medications. Cancer patients with a need for around-the-clock relief of severe, chronic pain are the patient population most commonly prescribed Duragesic® pain patches. The patches can be used easily at home, administered by the patient or by a caregiver who need not to be a healthcare professional.
According to the Prescribing Information provided by the makers of the Duragesic® fentanyl patch — Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals — the fentanyl in Duragesic® patches is a Schedule II opioid, as are:
As such, the Duragesic® patch fentanyl has a high risk of fatal overdose due to respiratory depression. Indeed, more than a few patients and drug abusers have died due to fentanyl overdoses.
In 2008, thousands of Duragesic® fentanyl patches were recalled from the U.S. market due to a manufacturing defect that allowed the release of gel-form fentanyl through a cut in the patches. The leaked fentanyl could cause very dangerous side effects such as respiratory arrest.
Have you or a loved one been injured after using the Duragesic® Patch? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Duragesic® Patch attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.