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There are an increasing number of intranasal medications commercially available for use, which is opportune as more and more intravenous medications become scarce.
These now include:
| Generic name | Brand Name | Usage |
| Fentanyl | Instanyl | Opiate analgesic |
| Ketorolac | Sprix | NSAID analgesic |
| Desmopressin (DDAVP) | Stimate | Bleeding |
| Vitamin B12 | Nasobal | Anti-migraine (yes!) |
| Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Anti-migraine |
| Zolmitripran | Zomig | Anti-migraine |
*******In addition, you can administer glucagon, midazolam and narcan intranasally as well.
References
Veldhorst-Jassen, NM, Fiddelers AA, Paul-Hugo M et all. A review of the clinical pharmacokinetics of opioids, benzodiazepines, and antimigraine drugs delivered intranasally. Clinical Therapeutics Nov 12, 20009;31(12):2954-87.
Wolfe TR, Braude DA. Intranasal Medication Delivery for Children: A Brief Review and Update. Pediatrics 2010;126;532:532-7.