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Duragesic

Duragesic Duragesic refers to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has pain-relieving and anesthetic effects.

Duragesic refers to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has pain-relieving and anesthetic effects. It acts in the central nervous system by activating mu opioid receptors, which reduces neuronal excitability.

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