Buccal

[Monty]

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

[Britney]

Relating to the cheek.