Nonopioid and opioid analgesic pharmacotherapy of cancer pain Journal Article
| Authors: | Cherny, N. I.; Foley, K. M. |
| Article Title: | Nonopioid and opioid analgesic pharmacotherapy of cancer pain |
| Abstract: | Analgesic pharmacotherapy with nonopioid and opioid analgesic agents is the mainstay of treatment for patients with cancer pain. This article reviews the clinical pharmacology of these agents and presents practical guidelines for drug selection, dosing, scheduling, and the management of adverse effects. |
| Keywords: | methadone; postoperative pain; management; pharmacokinetics; morphine-6-glucuronide; renal-failure; terminal cancer; continuous intravenous-infusion; release morphine; oral naloxone |
| Journal Title: | Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0889-8588 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1996-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 79 |
| End Page: | 102 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:A1996TV14000006 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70328-2 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PUBMED: | 8821561 |
| Notes: | Review -- Source: Wos |
