II. Precautions
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Patch is heat sensitive
- Increases absorption and decreases duration
- Affected by fever, Sun Exposure, heating pads, saunas
- Could dangerously increase levels (e.g. Fentanyl)
- Avoid cutting patches unless specifically allowed
- Remove patches before entering MRI
- Many patches have a metallic backing
- Patch disposal
III. References
- (2017) Presc Lett 24(7)