Archimedes Pharma Enrols First Patient in Phase III Programme for Nasalfent in Cancer Pain
Nasalfent is an fentanyl citrate nasal spray aimed at providing a fast, effective and convenient treatment for breakthrough cancer pain - sudden, unpredictable episodes of intense pain that occur despite background pain medication and which can affect up to 95% of cancer patients. Patients suffering from breakthrough cancer pain may have very limited treatment options. Fentanyl is a highly effective opiate analgesic and is seen as the drug of choice for breakthrough cancer pain because of its rapid onset and short duration of action.
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