Generic name: fentanyl (buccal/sublingual) [ FEN-tan-il-BUK-al-/ sub-LIN-gwal ]
Brand names: Abstral, Fentora, Subsys
Dosage forms: buccal tablet (100 mcg; 200 mcg; 400 mcg; 600 mcg; 800 mcg); sublingual spray (100 mcg; 200 mcg; 400 mcg; 600 mcg; 800 mcg); sublingual tablet (100 mcg; 200 mcg; 300 mcg; 400 mcg; 600 mcg; 800 mcg)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is fentanyl buccal/sublingual?
Fentanyl buccal or sublingual products are used in the mouth but not swallowed whole. Fentanyl buccal is placed inside the mouth between the cheek and gum. Fentanyl sublingual is placed under the tongue.
Fentanyl buccal/sublingual is an opioid pain medicine used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. fentanyl is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related.
Fentanyl buccal/sublingual may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not use this medicine unless you are already using an around-the-clock opioid medicine and are tolerant to it.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use fentanyl unless you are already using an around-the-clock opioid medicine and are tolerant to it. You should not use fentanyl if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
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