Fentanyl Sandoz
Fentanyl Sandoz patches relieve very strong and long-lasting pain in adults and children over 2 years old who need continuous pain relief.
Form
depotlaastari
Strength
100 mikrog/tunti
Active Ingredient
Fentanyl
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose; each patch contains medicine for 3 days (72 hours).
Method
Apply the patch to a flat area of your upper body or arm (for children, always on the upper back). Change the patch every 3 days (72 hours) at the same time of day, always removing the old one before applying a new one. Ensure skin is dry, clean, and cool before applying. Do not use soap or lotions where the patch will go.
Important
The patch is changed every three days (72 hours). Your doctor will determine the right strength and number of patches for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling sick (nausea), throwing up (vomiting), constipation
- •Feeling very sleepy or drowsy
- •Feeling dizzy
- •Headache
- •Allergic reaction
- •Loss of appetite
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Feeling sad or depressed
- •Feeling anxious or confused
- •Seeing, feeling, hearing, or smelling things that aren't real (hallucinations)
- •Shaking or muscle twitching
- •Strange skin sensations, like tingling or crawling
- •Feeling like you're spinning (vertigo)
- •Feeling your heart beat fast or irregularly (palpitations)
- •High blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach pain or indigestion
- •Sweating a lot
- •Itching, skin rash, or red skin
- •Difficulty peeing or emptying your bladder fully
- •Severe tiredness, weakness, or feeling generally unwell
- •Feeling cold
- •Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
RARE
- •Agitation or losing your sense of time and place
- •Strong feeling of happiness (euphoria)
- •Reduced feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin
- •Memory loss
- •Blurred vision
- •Slow heart rate or low blood pressure
- •Bluish skin caused by low oxygen in the blood
- •Bowel blockage (ileus)
- •Itchy skin rash (eczema), allergic reaction, or other skin problems where the patch is placed
- •Flu-like illness
- •Feeling of changed body temperature
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection (impotence) or problems with sex
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Small pupils (constricted pupils)
- •Temporary stopping of breathing (apnea)
Important Warnings
- Fentanyl Sandoz can cause life-threatening side effects, especially in people who do not regularly use strong opioid pain medicines. It can be deadly for children; even used patches are dangerous. Keep all patches out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not use if you are allergic to fentanyl or any other ingredients, have short-term pain (like after surgery), or severe breathing difficulties (e.g., slow or shallow breathing).
- The patch should only be applied to the person it was prescribed for. If a patch sticks to another person's skin, especially a child's, remove it immediately and contact a doctor.
- Talk to your doctor if you have lung, heart, liver, kidney, or brain problems, low blood pressure, or if you are elderly, as you may need closer monitoring.
- Tell your doctor if you notice sleep-related breathing problems (like pauses in breathing during sleep) or any changes in your pain while using the patch.
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- Fentanyl Sandoz may cause unusual drowsiness and slow or shallow breathing. If this happens, remove the patch, call a doctor immediately, and make sure the person is moving and talking as much as possible.
- If you get a fever while using the patch, tell your doctor, because fever can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin.
- This medicine can cause constipation; ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to prevent or treat it.
- Do not expose the patch to direct heat, such as heating pads, hot water bottles, sunlight, or hot baths/saunas, as this can increase the amount of medicine absorbed.
- This medicine can cause dependence and addiction. Do not use for longer or in higher doses than prescribed by your doctor, and if you notice signs of dependence (e.g., using more than prescribed, using for other purposes, withdrawal symptoms when stopping), talk to your doctor.
- Do not stop using this medicine abruptly. Talk to your doctor first about gradually reducing the dose to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Avoid alcohol while using this medicine, unless your doctor has specifically told you it's okay.
- This medicine is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you.