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See Latest ArticlesThe Role of Fentanyl in Cancer-Related Pain
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 10/07/09
Prommer E – 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.
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