Dolor irruptivo. Avances en su tratamiento: citrato de fentanilo oral transmucosa

Currently, the only drug specifically design to treat breakthrough pain is oral transmucosal fentanyl, which is easily and simply administered, with fast onset of action and a good safety profile. As an additional characteristics, satisfaction surveys have demonstrated that oral transmucosal fentanyl is preferred by patients as routine rescue therapy for pain exacerbations. Because of its simple and painless administration and rapid absorption, this drug is the most effective analgesic in controlling pain.