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Opioids in cancer pain /

Opioids have become invaluable in modern medicine but it is essential that they are prescribed with an understanding of the complex pharmacology behind their effectiveness; without this, they will frequently fail to achieve their enormous potential of pain relief, minimal side effects, and improved...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Davis, Mellar P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Opioids have become invaluable in modern medicine but it is essential that they are prescribed with an understanding of the complex pharmacology behind their effectiveness; without this, they will frequently fail to achieve their enormous potential of pain relief, minimal side effects, and improved function. In addition, opioids come with problems, including side effects such as constipation, respiratory depression, and sedation, as well as the potential for substance abuse. Clinicians handling the complex pain problems of cancer patients must incorporate the insight of basic scientists and pha.
Notas:Previous edition: 2005.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 487 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191575327
0191575321