fentanyl patch
Skin-applied painkiller
A fentanyl patch is a medicated adhesive patch that delivers the synthetic opioid fentanyl through the skin over an extended period, typically 48 to 72 hours.
Prescribed for chronic severe pain, especially in cancer patients or those who have developed tolerance to other opioids: The doctor switched her to a fentanyl patch for round-the-clock pain control.
The patches pose overdose risks if misused or applied incorrectly.
- transdermalPassing through skin
- drug deliveryConveying medicine to tissues
- opioidMorphine-class analgesic
- morphineOpioid analgesic medication
- opioid crisisMass addiction emergency
pain · pain management · cancer pain · adhesive · narcotic · slow-release · time release · chronic · palliative · end of life · skin · skin irritation · heat exposure · dosage · overdose · hospice · withdrawal · tolerance
- skin patches
- opioidsmorphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone
- Transdermal Absorptionskin barrier, permeation, permeability, percutaneous, absorption rate
- patchesmerit badges, merit badge, patchwork, applique
fentanyl patchpill
Solid medicine dose
injection · capsule · suppository · inhaler · nasal spray
fentanyl patchphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
acupuncture · meditation · cognitive behavioral therapy · massage therapy · nerve block
fentanyl patchTylenol
Acetaminophen brand name
codeine · tramadol · aspirin · baby aspirin · acetaminophen