METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NONINVASIVE ADMINISTRATION OF SEDATIVES, ANALGESICS, AND ANESTHETICS

摘要

ABSTRACTThe present invention is directed to compositions containingdrugs having a sedative, analgesic, or anesthetic effect. A drugcapable of absorption through mucosal tissues is incorporated into acandy matrix, which is then advantageously formed into a lollipop.The drug rapidly enters the patient's bloodstream as the lollipop issucked. When sedating or anesthetizing the patient, the physiciancan observe the patient's condition and remove the lollipop when ithas had a desired effect on the patient. Alternatively, thephysician can alter placement of the lollipop to slow the rate ofthe drug release for absorption into the patient's system. Ananalgesic-containing lollipop can be self-administered by a patientin response to his own subjective experience of pain and to thepatient's susceptibility to the particular drug utilized.