Who should not take Fentanyl Patch, Transdermal 72 Hours?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • alcohol intoxication
  • cor pulmonale
  • asthma attack
  • paralysis of the intestines
  • constipation
  • coma
  • fever
  • weakened patient
  • high pressure within the skull
  • acute pain following operation without opiate tolerance
  • history of opioid overdose
  • decreased function of the adrenal gland
  • drug abuse
  • slow heartbeat
  • low blood pressure
  • decreased lung function
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • biliary and gallbladder problem
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • weakness and wasting of the body
  • MRI scan
  • worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • liver problems
  • inherited dysfunction of autonomic nerve function
  • kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
  • chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 2 (mild)

Allergies:

  • Opioids-Meperidine and Related

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