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Durogesic DTrans fentanyl is contraindicated for acute or postoperative pain because short-term use allows no opportunity for dose titration and could cause serious or life-threatening hypoventilation or persistent postoperative opioid use.
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- Durogesic DTrans 12 mcg/hr Transdermal PatchJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 50Document updated
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