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Opioids in Cancer Pain by Mellar P. Davis; Paul A. Glare; Janet Hardy; Columba Quigley is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Opioids in Cancer Pain about?

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 pharmacologists, and this new edition of this comprehensive text brings together a wealth of experience from those involved in all aspects of opioids, with a view to improving both clinician understanding and patient care. The text includes comprehensive coverage of the principles of opioid pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics. A chapter is dedicated to each of the main opioids, with topics such as structure, routes of administration, toxicity, drug interactions, and effects on organ function included within each one. The book concludes with several chapters dedicated to disc

Author

Mellar P. Davis; Paul A. Glare; Janet Hardy; Columba Quigley

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780199236640

Subjects

Health & Fitness, Medical, Lifestyle