Furthermore, fentanyl exhibits wide tissue distribution to the lungs, kidneys, heart, spleen, brain, muscles, and body fat -- indicating a high extravascular volume of distribution (3-8 L/kg). It takes about 6 days to reach steady-state plasma concentrations after initiating fentanyl patch therapy. Q: What is the recommended method of weaning patients from a 25-mcg/hr fentanyl patch if he or she is allergic or intolerant to other opioids?
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Curable Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can also be referred to as STIs (sexually transmitted infections) or VDs (venereal diseases). They are diseases acquired through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) with an infected person. The diseases can either be caused by bacteria or virus. STDs that are curable are often caused by bacteria and cured using prescribed antibiotics. Those caused by a virus are incurable but manageable.