Used for breakthrough pain associated
with long-term pain
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Rubbed against the cheek, not sucked
or chewed
Used only when a patient has been
stabilised and is tolerant to opiates
For chronic non-malignant pain
Not dependant on kidneys
for excretion
25mcgs patch equivalent to between 90
and 120mgs of oral morphine
Change every three days and alter sites,
upper body recommended