Preferred Label : Fentanyl Citrate-containing Nasal Spray;
NCIt synonyms : Intranasal Fentanyl Spray;
NCIt definition : A nasal spray containing a phosphate-buffered solution of the citrate salt form of
fentanyl, a short-acting, synthetic, lipophilic anilidopiperidine opioid, with analgesic
activity. Upon applying one puff in the nostril, the fentanyl is rapidly absorbed
through the nasal mucosa and selectively binds to and activates mu-opioid receptors
in the central nervous system (CNS), mimicking the effects of endogenous opiates.
Due to its quick onset and short duration of action, the administration of fentanyl
nasal spray may relieve breakthrough pain in adults already receiving maintenance
opioid therapy for chronic pain.;
Drug name : Instanyl;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL454147;
Origin ID : C111760;
UMLS CUI : C3830156;
Semantic type(s)
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