Preferred Label : Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film;
NCIt synonyms : Bioerodible Mucoadhesive Fentanyl; Bioerodible Mucoadhesive Fentanyl Citrate;
NCIt definition : A transmucosal formulation consisting of a small, mucoadhesive, bioerodible polymer
disc formulated with the citrate salt of fentanyl, a synthetic anilidopiperidine opioid
with analgesic activity. Upon application, fentanyl buccal soluble film rapidly releases
fentanyl which is quickly absorbed into the systemic circulation. Fentanyl selectively
binds to and activates mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby
mimicking the effects of endogenous opiates.;
Drug name : BEMA Fentanyl; Onsolis;
Origin ID : C78461;
UMLS CUI : C2698397;
Semantic type(s)
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