Med Errors: Using High-Dose Fentanyl Patches

The fentanyl patch has special charac-teristics-and therefore special cautions. The transdermal delivery system, com-bined with the pharmacokinetics of the drug, can extend fentanyl's long-acting effects. When the patch is applied, fen-tanyl is absorbed through the skin and a reservoir, or depot, forms in the upper skin layers. This delays the ... ................
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