The Use of Parenteral Opioids in Cancer Pain Management

Opioids should be offered to patients with moderate-to-severe pain related to cancer or active cancer treatment unless contraindicated. Although oral administration of opioids is generally preferable, a parenteral route may be advisable and mandatory in some clinical circumstances. Parenteral admini...

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Main Author: Sebastiano Mercadante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/15/3778