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Suggest Directions To Use Patch For Pain Due To Cancer In 4th Stage

Hi Doctor,
my father is suffering from cancer 4th stage and he is complainign severe pain. pain killers are of not much help. can you please provide me some insight on patch for cancer pain, where it will be available?
Thanks
Mareen
                                                                
Mon, 25 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Terminal stage cancer pain is one of the most cumbersome pain.
Routine painkiller drugs will not help much.
Patient needs centrally acting painkiller drugs.
Transdermal patch of fentanyl (centrally acting painkiller) is available on prescription.
It gives 48-72 hours pain relief. It will slowly release the drug and very effective in pain relief due to cancer.
Since it is prescribed drug, you need doctor 's prescription for this.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your father.
Thanks.
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Suggest Directions To Use Patch For Pain Due To Cancer In 4th Stage

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Terminal stage cancer pain is one of the most cumbersome pain. Routine painkiller drugs will not help much. Patient needs centrally acting painkiller drugs. Transdermal patch of fentanyl (centrally acting painkiller) is available on prescription. It gives 48-72 hours pain relief. It will slowly release the drug and very effective in pain relief due to cancer. Since it is prescribed drug, you need doctor s prescription for this. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.