Abstract
There is no firm evidence that intranasal fentanyl is more effective than buccal fentanyl. The packaging is not entirely safe, thus exposing patients and others to major risks.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Intranasal
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Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage
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Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects
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Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
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Fentanyl / administration & dosage
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Fentanyl / adverse effects
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Fentanyl / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Neoplasms / physiopathology*
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Pain / physiopathology
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Product Packaging / methods*
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Fentanyl