Fentanyl (transmucosal, for breakthrough cancer pain)
These are fast-acting forms of the opioid fentanyl, taken as a tablet against the cheek or as a nasal spray, for sudden flares of pain in people whose cancer pain is otherwise controlled by a regular opioid. They are only for patients already tolerant to opioids.
Overview
Three centrally authorised fentanyl products are indicated for breakthrough pain in adults who are already receiving maintenance opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain, breakthrough pain being a transitory exacerbation on a background of otherwise controlled persistent pain: Effentora buccal tablets (authorised 4 April 2008; marketing authorisation holder Phoenix Labs Unlimited Company), Instanyl nasal spray (authorised 20 July 2009; Istituto Gentili S.r.l.) and PecFent nasal spray (authorised 31 August 2010; Gruenenthal GmbH). The EMA lists the therapeutic area as pain. This record covers the cancer-pain formulations only.
- Pain: bone, nerve, organ
- Oral morphine plus adjuvants
- Nerve block, pump, radiotherapy
- Most of the world: almost no morphine
Mu-opioid receptor agonist formulated for fast absorption through the mouth or nose, for breakthrough pain in adults already on maintenance opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain (indication wording, EMA). Connects to Mu-opioid receptor.
- Pain: bone, nerve, organ
- Oral morphine plus adjuvants
- Nerve block, pump, radiotherapy
- Most of the world: almost no morphine
1.Fentanyl (transmucosal, for breakthrough cancer pain) slips into a pocket on Mu-opioid receptor.
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Approvals
| Region | Year | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| EU | 2008 | Breakthrough pain in adults receiving maintenance opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain · Effentora authorised 4 Apr 2008 (Phoenix Labs); Instanyl 20 Jul 2009 (Istituto Gentili); PecFent 31 Aug 2010 (Gruenenthal) |
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