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Transdermal fentanyl.

L Y Yee1, J R Lopez

  • 1Department of Veterans Affairs Martinez Medical Center, CA 94553.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Transdermal fentanyl effectively manages chronic and postoperative pain, showing higher patient satisfaction and reduced need for additional morphine. Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and compare it with other opioid analgesia methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology and Pain Management

Background:

  • Transdermal fentanyl offers a novel drug delivery system for pain management.
  • Understanding its pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and system properties is crucial for effective use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and safety of transdermal fentanyl for moderate to severe chronic pain.
  • To present clinical trial data, adverse effects, and therapeutic recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of clinical trials, review articles, and reference texts.
  • Inclusion of comparative clinical trials on postoperative and chronic pain patients.
  • Analysis of data from English-language human trials, assessing sample size, dosage, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Transdermal fentanyl demonstrated effectiveness in controlling chronic and postoperative pain.

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  • Significantly higher patient satisfaction (79% vs. 44%) and reduced parenteral morphine use were observed.
  • Common adverse effects included nausea (45-85%), pruritus (14-60%), and sedation (40-59%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Transdermal fentanyl shows promise with minor advantages over conventional pain management.
    • Further studies are required to assess long-term effectiveness and adverse effects.
    • Comparative studies with standard opioid analgesia are necessary for comprehensive evaluation.