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Opioid Analgesics

Brandon Cohen  1 , Leigh J. Ruth  2 , Charles V. Preuss  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Opioid Analgesics

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Opioids are a class of medication used in the management and treatment of pain. This activity outlines the indications, actions, and contraindications for opioids as a valuable agent in treating acute and chronic pain. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with various forms of pain and related conditions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Brandon Cohen declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Leigh Ruth declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Charles Preuss declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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