Fentora

Duragestic FENTORA LAWSUIT INFORMATION: There have been serious, adverse events, including deaths, in patients treated with FENTORA (fentanyl buccal tablet). The active ingredient in FENTORA is fentanyl, an opiate used for pain that is about 80 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl can be taken orally (FENTORA, Actiq, and other brands), administered intravenously, or slowly absorbed into the body through a skin patch (Duragesic and generics). In every form, fentanyl, the active ingredient in FENTORA, is inherently dangerous and extreme caution must be used by medical professionals.

Given the deaths associated with FENTORA, it appears some doctors and hospitals are not using reasonable care when prescribing and treating with FENTORA. According to the manufacturer of FENTORA, Cephalon, Inc., “These deaths occurred as a result of improper patient selection (e.g., use in opioid non-tolerant patients), improper dosing, and/or improper product substitution.”

If your family member died after taking FENTORA, you may have a claim against Cephalon and/or a medical malpractice claim against a doctor or hospital. If you retain Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. to represent you, we will examine your medical records, consult with medical experts, and thoroughly investigate the death of your loved one. If our investigation provides adequate evidence, we will seek compensation from those responsible for your loved one’s death. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay us unless we obtain a recovery for you.

To contact an attorney at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. regarding a FENTOR lawsuit, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.

FENTORA and Medical Malpractice (Medication Error)
The following is key safety information provided by Cephalon regarding FENTORA. If your loved one’s doctor or hospital prescribed or administered FENTORA in a manner that did not meet these safety standards, you may have a medical malpractice claim (medication error) against the doctor or hospital. (A FENTORA overdose can lead to the death of the patient. If your loved one died, you may have a wrongful death claim.) The key safety information is as follows:

Do prescribe FENTORA to patients who are opioid non-tolerant (i.e., patients who are not taking around-the-clock opioids). Was your loved one opioid non-tolerant? FENTORA is indicated only for the management of breakthrough pain in patients with cancer who are already receiving and who are tolerant to opioid therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain. Patients considered opioid tolerant are those who are taking at least 60 mg oral morphine per day, at least 25 mcg transdermal fentany per hour, at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, at least 8 mg oral hydromorphone daily or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid for a week or longer. If you retain Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., we will investigate this.
Use FENTORA only for labeled indications
Do not prescribe FENTORA for patients with acute pain, postoperative pain, headachelmigraine, or sports injuries, even if they are suitable for receiving other opioids on an as needed basis
FENTORA is not a generic version of Actiq. Therefore, do NOT substitute FENTORA for Actiq or other fentanyl-containing products
Follow dosage instructions, and educate your patients as to the importance of following these instructions carefully.
- For unrelieved breakthrough pain (BTP), patients should NOT take more than 2 FENTORA tablets per BTP episode
- Patients MUST wait at least 4 hours before treating another BTP episode with FENTORA

If you have questions regarding a FENTORA lawsuit, a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is available for a free consultation. To contact the firm, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.

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