A Comprehensive Review of Rapid-Onset Opioids for Breakthrough Pain
CNS Drugs, 06/12/2012
Smith H – Administration routes for fentanyl in the management of Breakthrough pain currently include the transmucosal and intranasal routes; an intrapulmonary formulation is also in development. The findings of this review suggest that the efficacy and safety of the approved rapid–onset opioids are comparable.



