Ionsys FDA Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (Discontinued) (First approved May 22, 2006)
Brand name: Ionsys
Generic name: fentanyl
Dosage form: Iontophoretic Transdermal System
Company: The Medicines Company
Treatment for: Pain
Marketing Status: Discontinued
Ionsys is a needle-free, patient-activated iontophoretic transdermal analgesic system which uses a weak electric current to rapidly deliver fentanyl across the skin and into the bloodstream. Ionsys is indicated for the short-term management of acute post-operative pain in adult patients requiring opioid analgesia during hospitalization.
Development timeline for Ionsys
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
