Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% patch

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Qutenza® is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia.

In clinical studies, serious adverse reactions included application–associated pain and increase in blood pressure. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% and greater than control) were application-site erythema, application-site pain, application-site pruritus, and application-site papules.

The I:Q PRO Resource Library

I:Q Practice Referral Optimization (PRO) is designed to help physicians reach out to patients who may benefit from Qutenza® treatment. Below are downloadable materials and tools that you can use to inform patients and your colleagues that you offer Qutenza® treatment. Also, be sure to join Qutenza® Find A Doctor to help potential Qutenza® patients find you.

Downloadable, Personalizable Materials to Announce You Offer Qutenza®

The materials below are customizable. You can add the name of your practice, use your own letterhead, insert the names of your patients or colleagues, and more, to personalize.

Patient E-mail

Patient E-mail

An e-mail template to create a personalized message to new or existing patients to let them know that you offer Qutenza® treatment. You can add this content to your own e-mail template or use it with the existing Qutenza® masthead.
Patient Letter

Patient Letter

A letter template to create a personalized announcement to new and existing patients that you offer Qutenza® treatment. You can add your own letterhead and/or use the existing Qutenza® masthead.
Physician Letter

Physician Letter

A letter template to announce to your colleagues that you accept referrals for patients who may benefit from Qutenza® treatment. You can add your own letterhead and/or use the existing Qutenza® masthead.
Press Release

Press Release

A customizable press release template that announces to the media that your practice offers Qutenza® treatment.
Web Content

Website Content

Text for your practice's website to inform patients about PHN and let them know that you offer Qutenza® treatment. You can add your own masthead and/or use the existing Qutenza® masthead.
Prescribing Information

Qutenza® Prescribing Information

The full Qutenza® Prescribing Information in .pdf format so that you can conveniently print it as needed and include it in all communications to your patients and colleagues.

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Materials to Order through Your Qutenza® Representative

Please note that the two materials shown below are only available through your Qutenza® representative, so contact your rep today. Click the images to enlarge for viewing.

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Brochure: Ask Your Doctor About Qutenza®

A brochure for your waiting room that will attract the attention of possible PHN patients and answer their basic questions about Qutenza®.
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Brochure: Qutenza® Patient's Guide

An essential tool to educate and inform your Qutenza® patients, manage their expectations, and help optimize their outcomes.
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Qutenza® and PHN Q&A Poster (25"x25" Q-shaped)

A large, full-color poster for your waiting room or exam room that explains the fundamentals of PHN and facts about Qutenza®. This unique poster is in the shape of a large Q.
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Qutenza® and PHN Q&A Poster (14"x19" rectangular)

A large, full-color poster for your waiting room or exam room that explains the fundamentals of PHN and facts about Qutenza®. The content of this poster is identical to the Q-shaped poster.

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Indication: Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% patch is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Only physicians or healthcare professionals under the close supervision of a physician are to administer Qutenza®.

Contraindications: None.

Warnings and Precautions:

  • Do not use on face or scalp.
  • Aerosolization of capsaicin can occur and inhalation may result in coughing or sneezing.
  • If skin not intended to be treated comes into contact with Qutenza®, clean area using Cleansing Gel.
  • Patients may experience substantial procedural pain. Prepare to treat pain with local cooling (such as a cold pack) and/or appropriate analgesic medication.
  • Transient increases in blood pressure may occur during and shortly after the Qutenza® treatment. In clinical trials, blood pressure changes were associated with treatment-related increases in pain. Monitor blood pressure and provide adequate support for treatment-related pain. Patients with unstable or poorly controlled hypertension or a recent history of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events may be at an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular effects. Consider these factors prior to initiating Qutenza® treatment.

Adverse Reactions: In clinical trials, serious adverse reactions included application-associated pain and increase in blood pressure. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% and greater than control) were application-site erythema, application-site pain, application-site pruritus, and application-site papules.

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