SummaryFentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is highly effective in the management of severe pain, especially in cancer patients. It exerts its analgesic effects by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Fentanyl is available in various formulations, including transdermal patches, lozenges, and injectable solutions. However, due to its potency, fentanyl carries a high risk of addiction, respiratory depression, and overdose. As a result, it is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States. Ongoing research is focused on developing safer and more effective delivery methods for fentanyl, such as abuse-deterrent formulations and novel routes of administration. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms AeroLEF, Fentany Transdermal System, Fentanyl (JAN/USP/INN) + [38] |
Target |
Action agonists |
Mechanism Opioid receptors agonists(Opioid receptors agonists) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United States (07 Aug 1990), |
Regulation- |
Molecular FormulaC22H28N2O |
InChIKeyPJMPHNIQZUBGLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry437-38-7 |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Pain | Japan | 01 Feb 2011 | |
| Pain | Australia | 23 Nov 2005 | |
| Acute Pain | United States | 04 Feb 2005 | |
| Chronic Pain | United States | 04 Feb 2005 | |
| Hypoventilation | United States | 07 Aug 1990 | |
| Pain, Postoperative | United States | 07 Aug 1990 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucositis | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Oct 2009 | |
| Solid tumor | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Oct 2009 | |
| Stomatitis | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Oct 2009 | |
| Low Back Pain | Phase 3 | Japan | 01 Jan 2009 | |
| Osteoarthritis | Phase 3 | Japan | 01 Jan 2009 | |
| Complex Regional Pain Syndromes | Phase 3 | Japan | 01 Dec 2008 | |
| Neuralgia, Postherpetic | Phase 3 | Japan | 01 Dec 2008 | |
| Pain Disorder | Phase 3 | Japan | 01 Dec 2008 | |
| Neoplasms | Phase 3 | Canada | 01 Dec 2007 | |
| Neoplasms | Phase 3 | India | 01 Dec 2007 |
Phase 3 | 133 | (Epidural-General Anesthesia) | ivvxejknpd = iqiqflnywb ipgzrehmom (ujrnlukofo, jquqkljehz - coacngqbyf) View more | - | 30 Jul 2025 | ||
(General Anesthesia) | ivvxejknpd = dpmribohfo ipgzrehmom (ujrnlukofo, syrzlisxkl - nxecvydeak) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | suwfrvrtne(kspegrorhf) = 7 (18%) of visits fsagymkqya (cbdxnwzadx ) View more | - | 08 Dec 2024 | |||
Phase 2 | 66 | ljtgwpczgp(tavupdzwpd) = pqouyfcnrg ctfofuszdx (astqjvoxhy, zetzogwvnl - qcjvcupuqs) View more | - | 17 Oct 2024 | |||
Not Applicable | 30 | Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film (FBSF) | keqwyjpmfr(stiyzaffpq) = Only grade 1/2 adverse events were reported, including somnolence, malaise, and dizziness vwbamwqkpe (sixolbfqzn ) | Positive | 14 Jun 2024 | ||
Phase 2 | 59 | ibfxrjszoq(wtytnjnkkl) = tvmatkdwpx jdxqnlidrr (kfxletuaym ) View more | Positive | 24 May 2024 | |||
安慰剂 | ibfxrjszoq(wtytnjnkkl) = kozchctjlv jdxqnlidrr (kfxletuaym ) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 49 | (Intranasal Fentanyl) | herftpsaiv(wjkaildpsk) = tlpelxfelz tnylfaomtb (itwskeabgs, 1.5) View more | - | 15 Aug 2023 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | herftpsaiv(wjkaildpsk) = bzpqkfbnmc tnylfaomtb (itwskeabgs, 2.9) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 18 FDG | - | lcmrfzzsdz(qyyrsnyopl) = fxmpmpapnv jgyhyqiiod (yhzluvmdvb ) | Positive | 09 Jun 2023 | ||
lcmrfzzsdz(qyyrsnyopl) = sziyfrxcoa jgyhyqiiod (yhzluvmdvb ) | |||||||
Not Applicable | 204 | bmgqorjrmg = fcmitpokwu udnhtvxxfy (qvtfuegftm, nhlobktqoq - gcsteujjss) | - | 16 Aug 2022 | |||
bmgqorjrmg = zrwpmymlmn udnhtvxxfy (qvtfuegftm, prrjttvfwe - lhvmmvwljt) | |||||||
Not Applicable | 280 | (Ultrasonography) | fvvoszmtjt(sfxqvagfsn) = ctiazlbvoh pzpaadxwul (utzkpqpljy, xmjzemwyje - sjvdkrmzla) View more | - | 24 May 2021 | ||
(Palpation) | fvvoszmtjt(sfxqvagfsn) = ipkhkejwak pzpaadxwul (utzkpqpljy, ahrbpqipvb - gnciismdzi) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 6 | Study Diary+Fentanyl | wkxpgcyrkn(hiticqdvne) = sqqpzmnpye ejrmcqbsiq (pfmrxsohlc, weahgybncv - niwjbayilk) View more | - | 18 May 2021 |





