Clinical application of transdermal fentanyl for 30 patients with moderate or severe cancer pain
- VernacularTitle:芬太尼透皮贴剂治疗30例中度、重度癌痛
- Author:
Yong ZHANG
;
Yunkai CAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
transdermal fentanyl;
neoplasms;
pain
- From:China Oncology
1998;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose:To study analgesia effect ,adverse reactions and life quality changes of transdermal fentanyl in patients with cancer pain.Methods:30 patients with moderate or severe cancer pain were treated by transdermal fentanyl .The pain intensity, quality of life and adverse reactions were observed before and after the treatment.Results:After using transdermal fentanyl ,all the patients obtained moderate to good remission.The excellent,marked and moderate rates were 43.33%,53.33% and 3.33% respectively. The adverse reactions included nausea, vomiting,constipation,dizziness and lethargy.The rate of the adverse reactions was less.The quality of life improved markedly. Conclusions:Transdermal fentanyl is a safe,effective and simple way to relieve cancer pain in patients with moderate or severe pain.It can improve the quality of life markedly.Its adverse reactions are mild.
