Fentanyl Patch dosage determination
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The 50, 75, and 100 mcg/hr patches
should only be used in patients already on and tolerant to opioid therapy. This
calculator, which is based roughly on information provided by
©Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., computes a conservative estimate of the
equivalent fentanyl patch based on the patient's current opioid
therapy. According to the manufacturer, 50% of the patients in clinical
trials required a dose increase after initial application using a similar
computation. All patients should also be prescribed a short-acting narcotic for
breakthrough pain.
All
calculations must be confirmed before use. The authors make no claims
of the accuracy of the information contained herein; and these suggested
doses are not a substitute for clinical judgement. Neither GlobalRPh
Inc. nor any other party involved in the preparation of this program shall
be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages
resulting in whole or part from any user's use of or reliance upon this
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Manufactured by: ALZA Corporation Mountain View, CA 94043 Distributed by: Janssen,
L.P.Titusville, NJ 08560 [Add new code post-approval] Revised February 2008
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