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Brand Names: Actiq, Fentora
See also: Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine available in various preparations including transdermal patch, lozenge, tablets, infusion and injection. Brand names include Actiq®; Duragesic®; Fentora™; Ionsys™; Sublimaze®.

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Reasons Taken

6 patients in the community are taking or have taken Fentanyl.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 50%
Pain 2 33%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Fentanyl.

  0 mcg none 0 mg none 0 none 12 mcg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Fentanyl or how long patients were taking Fentanyl before stopping.

Currently taking Fentanyl

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
3
0

Stopped taking Fentanyl

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Fentanyl (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 100% Other: 100%
Course of treatment ended 1 100% Course of treatment ended: 100%


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