Abstract
Fentanyl is a lipophilic, short-acting, synthetic opioid with a piperidine chemical structure. Fentanyl is an effective analgesic for cancer pain, and newer formulations such as the transmucosal and buccal forms have shown efficacy for the management of cancer-related breakthrough pain. This article reviews the pharmacodynamics, pharmacology, and clinical efficacy for this new option in treating moderate to severe pain.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 947-954 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 1 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine