Durogesic 50 mcg Patches belongs to a class of drugs known as 'opioid analgesics,' primarily used to relieve pain. It is used to treat severe pain. Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs for a short time. Chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage and osteoarthritis.

Durogesic 50 mcg Patches contains Fentanyl, which is primarily used to treat pain. It works by blocking a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing pain. Hence, changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

Durogesic 50 mcg Patches is an external preparation. It is mostly given by your doctor in the hospital setting. Durogesic 50 mcg Patches may cause certain side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, increased or decreased blood pressure, application site reactions, and irregular heartbeat in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Durogesic 50 mcg Patches should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any ingredients of it or opioids. Inform your doctor before using Durogesic 50 mcg Patches if you have respiratory disorders, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Durogesic 50 mcg Patches as it could lead to increased dizziness. Do not use Durogesic 50 mcg Patches for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Durogesic 50 mcg Patches. This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, as this combination may cause serious interaction. Blood pressure and cardiovascular (heart) status should be monitored closely during the treatment with Durogesic 50 mcg Patches, especially in people affected with high blood pressure and a history of heart failure. Durogesic 50 mcg Patches is not recommended for mild pain or pain that lasts for a very short time.

Durogesic 50 mcg Patches belongs to a class of drugs known as 'opioid analgesics,' containing Fentanyl, primarily used to relieve pain. It is used to treat severe pain. It is also used as an anaesthetic agent for short operations and relieves pain in conditions like dental surgery or tonsil surgery. It works by blocking a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing pain. Hence, changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

Do not use Durogesic 50 mcg Patches if you are allergic to opioids or any ingredients of Durogesic 50 mcg Patches. Inform your doctor if you have respiratory disorders, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Do not use Durogesic 50 mcg Patches for a prolonged time, Durogesic 50 mcg Patches contains fentanyl that may lead to mental or physical dependence on Durogesic 50 mcg Patches. Do not take Durogesic 50 mcg Patches if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Durogesic 50 mcg Patches is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, as a dangerous drug interaction could occur. Durogesic 50 mcg Patches should be taken with extreme caution in patients who have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication, as it can lead to excessive sleepiness. Blood pressure and cardiovascular (heart) status should be monitored closely during the treatment with Durogesic 50 mcg Patches, especially in people affected with high blood pressure and a history of heart failure.