Pronunciation: kap-SAY-sin
Generic Name: Capsaicin
Brand Name: Qutenza
Qutenza Patch is used for:
Treating a certain type of nerve pain caused by the shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Qutenza Patch is a TRVP1 channel agonist. It works by decreasing certain pain receptors on some nerve endings.
Do NOT use Qutenza Patch if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Qutenza Patch
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Qutenza Patch:
Some medical conditions may interact with Qutenza Patch. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have broken or damaged skin at the application site
- if you have a history of high blood pressure, other heart problems, or recent heart attack or stroke
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Qutenza Patch. However, no specific interactions with Qutenza Patch are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Qutenza Patch may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Qutenza Patch:
Use Qutenza Patch as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Qutenza Patch is usually applied at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Qutenza Patch at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Qutenza Patch. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use it. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not remove the patch from the sealed pouch until right before use.
- You may receive other medicine to treat pain that occurs during and after your treatment with Qutenza Patch. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Do not touch the patch while it is on your skin. Burning or stinging may occur.
- If you miss a dose of Qutenza Patch, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Qutenza Patch.
Important safety information:
- Do not use Qutenza Patch on the face or scalp. Do not get it in the eyes, nose, mouth, or genital area. If you get Qutenza Patch in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water.
- Do not inhale any of Qutenza Patch. It may cause shortness of breath, coughing, or sneezing. Tell your health care provider if any of these symptoms occur.
- Do not get Qutenza Patch on skin that is not being treated. Tell your health care provider if Qutenza Patch comes into contact with skin that is not being treated.
- The treated area may be sensitive to heat (eg, hot showers or baths, direct sunlight, strong exercise) for a few days after Qutenza Patch is applied.
- Lab tests, including blood pressure, may be performed while you use Qutenza Patch. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Qutenza Patch should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Qutenza Patch while you are pregnant. It is not known if Qutenza Patch is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed on the day of treatment after you have received your treatment with Qutenza Patch.
Possible side effects of Qutenza Patch:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild pain, redness, burning, or itching at the application site; mild sore throat; nausea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blisters or swelling at the application site; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent pain, redness, burning, or itching at the application site; shortness of breath, coughing, or sneezing.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Qutenza side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Qutenza Patch:
Store Qutenza Patch between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Qutenza Patch out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Qutenza Patch, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Qutenza Patch is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Qutenza Patch. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Qutenza resources
- Qutenza Side Effects (in more detail)
- Qutenza Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Qutenza Drug Interactions
- Qutenza Support Group
- 1 Review for Qutenza - Add your own review/rating
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