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# 018 Short-Acting Oral Opioid Dosing Intervals, 2nd ed

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Source: 
Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Synopsis: 

Background:  Oral opioids are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in palliative care. Despite national analgesic guidelines, the use of excessive intervals for short-acting oral opioids continues to pose a significant barrier to good analgesic care. Understanding the pharmacological rational for dosing intervals is key to proper prescribing and patient counseling.

Vol/Page/Date: 
July 2005; 18.
Resource Type: 
Other
Author/Source: 
David E Weissman MD
keywords: 
Pain – Opioids
Submitter: 
Peters
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