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Duragesic Patch Side Effects May Link To Overdose Lawsuits

Duragesic Patch Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. On July 15, 2005 the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory concerning the use of Duragesic Patches (Fentanyl transdermal) in response to reports of deaths in patients using the patch. The FDA is conducting an investigation into the deaths associated with these patches. Our Dedicated Lawyers and Attorneys Have […]

Duragesic Patch Side Effects

Duragesic Patch Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. On July 15, 2005 the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory concerning the use of Duragesic Patches (Fentanyl transdermal) in response to reports of deaths in patients using the patch. The FDA is conducting an investigation into the deaths associated with these patches.

Our Dedicated Lawyers and Attorneys Have Years of Experience Handling Defective Drug Lawsuits Such as Duragesic.

The Agency has been examining the circumstances of product use to determine if the reported adverse events may be related to inappropriate use of the patch or factors related to the quality of the product. It is possible that some patients and their health care providers may not be completely aware of the dangers of these potent narcotic drug products and the important recommendations regarding their safe use.

Recall of Duragesic Patches

There has been an expanded recall of Duragesic Patches due to possible leaks. Janssen Pharmaceutica, the manufacturer of the Duragesic Patch notified healthcare professionals of an expanded recall of the Duragesic 75 mcg/h, in February 2004. Four additional lots have been subject to the present expanded recall. Some patches from the recalled lots may leak medication due to improper sealing of one of their edges.

If the medication leaks out of the patch, exposure to the medication can result in inadvertent ingestion or increased trans-dermal absorption of the active opiate component fentanyl, leading to potentially life-threatening complications. In addition, leakage of the medication could lead to inadequate dosing, resulting in treatment failure and/or opiate withdrawal.

The Duragesic Patch is indicated for the management of severe, chronic pain (such as cancer pain) that cannot be managed with less powerful drugs such as acetaminophen-opioid combinations and nonsteroidal analgesics.

Moreover, only patients who are already on and tolerant to opioid therapy, and require continuous opioid administration should use the patch. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1990, the Duragesic patch releases fentanyl, a strong opioid, through the skin at a fixed rate for 72 hours. The patch is available only by prescription.

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