Frame-type transdermal fentanyl patch in treatment of moderate to severe pain in 42 patients with advanced lung cancer

Abstract

Objective To observe the the efficacy of fentanyl patches (duragesic) in the treatment of advanced lung cancer with moderate to severe pain.Methods Forty-two cases of advanced lung cancer before treatment were of moderate to severe pain,who were given duragesic analgesic treatment.To assessed pain intensity, quality of life and adverse reactions every 24 hours.Results The pain complete relief in 12 cases (28.6%), 27 cases were obvious relief (64.3%). The total effective rate was 92.9%. Patients with significant improvement in the quality of life, a lower incidence of adverse reactions, mainly include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and constipation.Conclusions Durogesic in the treatment of advanced lung cancer with moderate to severe pain has good efficacy. Key words: Matrix-type transdermal fentanyl patch ; Durogesic ; Lung cancer ; Pain ;