Lidoderm vs. Duragesic

Are Lidoderm and Duragesic the Same Thing?

Lidoderm(lidocainepatch 5%) andDuragesic(fentanyl) are medications used to relieve different types ofpain.

Lidoderm is atopicalmedicationgenerally used to relievenervepain aftershingles(post-herpeticneuralgia).

Duragesic is a transdermal patch forsystemicadministration of pain medication, indicated for the management of severe paininpatients who require daily, around-the-clock, long-termopioidtreatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate.

Lidoderm和Duragesic属于不同药物classes. Lidoderm is a topicalanestheticand Duragesic is an opioidanalgesic.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Lidoderm?

Commonside effectsof Lidoderm include:

  • irritation,
  • redness,
  • swelling,
  • blisters,
  • numbness, or
  • changes inskin colorat the site of application.

Contact yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Lidoderm including

  • irregular heartbeats,
  • drowsiness,
  • confusion, tremors,
  • seizures (convulsions), or
  • blurred vision.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Duragesic?

Common side effects of Duragesic include:

What is Lidoderm?

Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%) is a local anesthetic used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (infectionwith theherpes zostervirus). This type of pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia.

What is Duragesic?

Duragesic (fentanyl) Transdermal System for transdermal administration is an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of pain in opioid-tolerant patients, severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Duragesic (fentanyl) Transdermal System is available ingenericform.

What Drugs Interact With Lidoderm?

Lidoderm may interact withanti-心律不齐的药物或其他局部麻醉产品s.

What Drugs Interact With Duragesic?

Duragesic may interact with otherCNSdepressants (including sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, general anesthetics, phenothiazines, other opioids, andalcohol), CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol,buprenorphine, and anticholinergics.

How Should Lidoderm Be Taken?

Apply Lidoderm to intactskinto cover the most painful area. Apply up to three patches, only once for up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period.

How Should Duragesic Be Taken?

Duragesic (fentanyl) Transdermal System is available in doses of 12 mcg/hr, 25 mcg/hr, 50 mcg/hr, 75 mcg/hr, and 100 mcg/hr.

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References

RxList. Lidoderm Medication Guide.
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RxList. Duragesic Medication Guide.
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