Opioid rotation: logical choices for pain that is poorly responsive to morphine

Author: Prommer, Eric

Source: Progress in Palliative Care, Volume 17, Number 3, June 2009 , pp. 111-116(6)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

This review examines morphine-specific reasons for poor opioid responsiveness and provides an overview of the causes of opioid poorly responsive pain. The article also considers options for the improvement of opioid responsiveness.

Keywords: PAIN; MORPHINE; OPIOID ROTATION; OPIOID RESPONSIVENESS

Document Type: Review Article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/096992609X392312

Affiliations: Division of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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