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Durogesic 50mcg Patch


Product introduction

Durogesic 50mcg Patch is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock opioid administration for an extended period of time.

Durogesic 50mcg Patch is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain

Uses of Durogesic Transdermal Patch

  • Severe chronic pain

Benefits of Durogesic Transdermal Patch

In Severe chronic pain

Durogesic 50mcg Patch helps to relieve chronic pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Applying it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.

Side effects of Durogesic Transdermal Patch

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Durogesic

  • Abdominal pain
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Drowsiness
  • Application site redness
  • Respiratory depression
  • Rigidity

How to use Durogesic Transdermal Patch

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

How Durogesic Transdermal Patch works

Durogesic 50mcg Patch is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) that works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Durogesic 50mcg Patch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Durogesic 50mcg Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Durogesic 50mcg Patch in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be excercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Durogesic 50mcg Patch in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Durogesic Transdermal Patch?

If you miss a dose of Durogesic 50mcg Patch, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenylpiperidine Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids

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FAQs

Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Durogesic 50mcg Patch?

Durogesic 50mcg Patch may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
Country of origin: India

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