An Overview of Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Pain
An Overview of Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Pain
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DOI:
10.1016/j.mcna.2015.08.006
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发表时间:
2016-01-01
影响因子:
5.9
通讯作者:
Wallace, Mark S.
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作者:
Beal, Benjamin R.;Wallace, Mark S.
Patients with chronic pain can be challenging to manage and historically providers have relied on opiates to treat pain. Recent studies have brought into question the safety and efficacy of chronic opiate therapy in the non-cancer population. There is a vast amount of literature to support the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, topical agents, cannabinoids, and botulinum toxin either in conjunction with or in lieu of opioids. Intrathecal drug delivery systems can deliver some of these medications directly to their primary site of action while minimizing the side effects seen with systemic administration.