Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is a type of opioid medicine. It is used to treat opioid dependence in patients who are also receiving medical, social, and psychological support. This medicine is not recommended for children below 16 years of age.
Your doctor will explain how to use Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to it. If they are severe or do not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Sangesic Transdermal Patch
- Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Benefits of Sangesic Transdermal Patch
In Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier for individuals to stop using opioids. As a partial opioid agonist, it helps stabilize brain function without producing the intense "high" associated with opioid misuse, which lowers the risk of relapse. Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch also supports long-term recovery by reducing the need for more harmful opioids and can be combined with counseling or behavioral therapies for a comprehensive approach to overcoming addiction.
Side effects of Sangesic Transdermal Patch
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sangesic
- Vertigo
- Inflammation of the nose
- Chills
- Flu-like symptoms
- Drug withdrawal syndrome
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Withdrawal syndrome
- Back pain
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Infection
How to use Sangesic Transdermal Patch
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
How Sangesic Transdermal Patch works
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is an opioid partial agonist which is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Once absorbed, it provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CAUTION
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
Use of Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
What if you forget to take Sangesic Transdermal Patch?
If you miss a dose of Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
- Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
- Do not stop taking Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
- Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
- Do not stop taking Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenanthrenes Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Opioids- Partial agonist
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction
Does Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates?
Yes. Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates
Can Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch cause depression?
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.
Is Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction
Does Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates?
Yes. Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates
Can Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch cause depression?
Sangesic 10mg Transdermal Patch is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 165-67.
- Buprenorphine [FDA Label]. Malvern, PA: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2015. [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020] (onloine) Available from:
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Name: Rusan Healthcare
Address: 58-D,Rusan House, Govt. Industrial Estate, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
Country of origin: India
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