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Risks From Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death [see, ]. • Reserve concomitant prescribing of DURAGESIC and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. • Limit treatment to the minimum effective dosages and durations.

Feb 14, 2017 The additional intermediate strengths. Warn patients of the potential for temperature-dependent increases in fentanyl release from the patch that could. Do not abruptly discontinue fentanyl patch It is unknown at what dose. Opioid analgesics can prolong labor through actions which temporarily reduce strength.

• Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. WARNING: ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; RISK OF INCREASED FENTANYL ABSORPTION WITH APPLICATION OF EXTERNAL HEAT; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE OF BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

• DURAGESIC exposes users to risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess patient's risk before prescribing, and monitor regularly for these behaviors or conditions. () • Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur. Monitor closely, especially upon initiation or following a dose increase. () • Accidental exposure to DURAGESIC, especially in children, can result in fatal overdose of fentanyl. () • Prolonged use of DURAGESIC during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated. If opioid use is required for a prolonged period in a pregnant woman, advise the patient of the risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and ensure that appropriate treatment will be available.

() • Concomitant use with CYP 3A4 inhibitors (or discontinuation of CYP 3A4 inducers) can result in a fatal overdose of fentanyl. () • Exposure of the DURAGESIC application site and surrounding area to direct external heat sources has resulted in fatal overdose of fentanyl. Warn patients to avoid exposing the DURAGESIC application site and surrounding area to direct external heat sources. () • Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate; limit dosages and durations to the minimum required; and follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. • DURAGESIC contains fentanyl, an opioid agonist, and is indicated for the management of pain in opioid-tolerant patients, severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate.

() Patients considered opioid-tolerant are those taking, for one week or longer, at least 60 mg oral morphine per day, 25 mcg transdermal fentanyl per hour, 30 mg oral oxycodone per day, 8 mg oral hydromorphone per day, 25 mg oral oxymorphone per day, 60 mg oral hydrocodone per day, or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid. () Limitations of use: • Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release opioid formulations, reserve DURAGESIC for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain.

() • DURAGESIC is not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. • To be prescribed only by healthcare providers knowledgeable in use of potent opioids for management of chronic pain. () • Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (). Sistem Peradilan Anak Pidana Pdf. Gorillaz Discography 320.

• Individualize dosing based on the severity of pain, patient response, prior analgesic experience, and risk factors for addiction, abuse, and misuse. () • Initial dose selection: consult conversion instructions. () • Each transdermal system is intended to be worn for 72 hours. () • Adhere to instructions concerning administration and disposal of DURAGESIC. (, ) • Mild to Moderate Hepatic and Renal Impairment: Initiate treatment with one half the usual starting dose, titrate slowly, and monitor for signs of respiratory and central nervous system depression. (, ) • Do not abruptly discontinue DURAGESIC in a physically-dependent patient.