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Patch Delivered Medication

Aka: Patch Delivered Medication, Transdermal Drugs

Patch is heat sensitive
1. Increases absorption and decreases duration
2. Affected by fever or Sun Exposure
3. Could dangerously increase levels (e.g. Fentanyl)

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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