buccal


a route of administration for a drug, examples, actiq (fentanyl transmucosal system) and saphris (asenapine sublingual tablets)

buccal administration works as follows:
1) substance is introduced to the cheek/gum region
2) the substance is absorbed by the membranes
3) the substance goes into the bloodstream
actiq, by the way, is a lollipop looking thing that delivers fentanyl to your cheek and gum membranes slowly.
also, they taste good (about 2 grams of sugar plus flavorings per pop)

fentanyl is an opioid and asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic.

sources (these are safe links):
www.actiq dotcom
www.saphris dotcom
en.wikipedia dotorg/wiki/buccal_administration
“buccal administration works very good for medications that asborb poorly when swallowed or ones that cause discomfort, such as melatonin.”

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