FENTANYL CITRATE

LOE Approaching

fentanyl citrate

NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jan 1985
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
3

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Fentanyl is an opioid agonist whose principal actions of therapeutic value are analgesic and sedation. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Effects on the Central Nervous System Fentanyl produces respiratory depression by direct action on brain stem respiratory centers. The respiratory…

Clinical Trials (3)

NCT00343733Phase 3Completed

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of OraVescent Fentanyl Citrate Treatment for the Management of Breakthrough Pain in Opioid-Tolerant Patients With Noncancer-Related Chronic Pain

Started Aug 2006
120 enrolled
Pain
NCT00214942Phase 3Completed

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ORAVESCENT Fentanyl Citrate for Management of Breakthrough Pain

Started Sep 2005
Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT00214955Phase 3Completed

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ORAVESCENT Fentanyl Citrate for the Management of Breakthrough Pain

Started Sep 2005
120 enrolled
Chronic Neuropathic Pain