Duragesic and other Fentanyl patches release Fentanyl dosages transdermally (through the skin and into the bloodstream). The dosage is regulated by body heat, which is why immersing the patch in hot water, exposing it to sunlight, getting a fever, or engaging in activity that raises core body temperature, can increase the dosage delivery rate and cause problems if the patient/family/friends aren't educated on the precautions and what to do if they start feeling the effects of an increased dose.
transdermal
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Advantages to using a transdermal patch are that it can produce a systemic effect and have a first- pass effect to bypassing the liver. For example, someone with liver disease.
Transdermal patches are used as delivery devices for many different medications. The active ingredient cannot be determined from this question because the name of the medication (for which a transdermal patch is being used) is not listed in the body of the question.
transdermal patch
gloves prevent the medication from being absorbed through the skin.
The transdermal patch costs money.
Transdermal diffusion
Transdermal patch
Fenetyl
Wash your hands afterwards and never touch the medicinal side of the patch.
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