Traitement des douleurs cancereuses: approche palliative. [Cancer pain management--the palliative care approach]

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serval:BIB_03E83D278B16
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Title
Traitement des douleurs cancereuses: approche palliative. [Cancer pain management--the palliative care approach]
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Michel-Nemitz  J., Mazzocato  C.
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
06/2005
Volume
1
Number
25
Pages
1667-73
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English Abstract
Journal Article
Review --- Old month value: Jun 22
Abstract
Combining pharmacological pain management to other therapeutic options relieves most of cancer pain. The pharmacological approach lies on the WHO analgesic three steps. The first step (paracetamol, NSAIDs) is used for weak pain, and the second (weak opioids) for moderate pain. The third one, involving strong opioids, is indicated in moderate to severe pain. If morphine is still considered the first choice, other opioids can be useful in case of unacceptable side effects, inadequate antalgy, or renal failure. The use of co-analgesics can further optimize analgesia in certain cases. Their appropriate use must be carefully considered, regarding the side effects and the increased risk of drug interactions.
Keywords
Analgesics/therapeutic use Humans Neoplasms/*complications Pain, Intractable/*drug therapy/etiology *Palliative Care
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