Pain
Fentanyl transdermal
Duragesic
Generic nameFentanyl transdermal
Brand nameDuragesic
Medication classOpioid analgesic
Typical adult example12–100 mcg/hour patch
FrequencyPatch changed every 72 hours
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Chronic severe pain
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Potent opioid; patch exposure can cause prolonged respiratory depression.