Role of intranasal fentanyl in breakthrough pain management in cancer patients
Wojciech LeppertDepartment of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, PolandAbstract: Fentanyl is a strong opioid analgesic, which is commonly used in the form of a transdermal patch for the treatment of chronic cancer pain. An intranasal route of fentanyl administration...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Cancer Management and Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/role-of-intranasal-fentanyl-in-breakthrough-pain-management-in-cancer--a5415 |