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Sublingual Sufentanil

University of Minnesota · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Sublingual sufentanil is a potent opioid agonist that binds to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to produce rapid analgesia.

Sublingual sufentanil is a potent opioid agonist that binds to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to produce rapid analgesia. Used for Acute pain management in opioid-tolerant patients, Breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients.

At a glance

Generic nameSublingual Sufentanil
Also known asDsuvia Sublingual Product, Dsuvia, Sufenta
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota
Drug classOpioid agonist
TargetMu-opioid receptor (OPRM1)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Sufentanil activates mu-opioid receptors, which modulate pain perception and emotional response to pain. The sublingual formulation allows rapid absorption through the oral mucosa, bypassing first-pass hepatic metabolism and enabling faster onset of action compared to oral opioids. This formulation is designed for acute pain management with quick onset kinetics.

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Key clinical trials

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