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Fentanyl
Trade Name:
Duragesic
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Janssen-Ortho
www.jansen-ortho.com
1-800-387-8781
Classification:
Opioid anaglesic
ATC Class:
N02AB03 - Fentanyl
Status:
active
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd):
2009/05/21
Presentation:
12, 25, 50, 75, 100 mcg/hour transdermal patches
Comments:
Update to product monograph for all strengths of Duragesic® transdermal patches.
Dosage and administration section has had the following changes made: dose conversion guidelines for fentanyl transdermal patches. Serious or life-threatening hypoventilation can result is appropriate conversions are not used. See product monograph for details.
Further Information:
Updated product monograph can be viewed at: http://janssen-ortho.com/JOI/en/product/products.asp.
Health Canada released a Dear Health Care Professional Letter on 2009/01/02.
It may be viewed at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/advisories-avis/prof/_2009/fentanyl_hpc-cps-eng.php
