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. 1997 Apr;30(2):279-306.

Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesic Pharmacotherapy of Cancer Pain

NI Cherny  1 , KM Foley
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  • PMID: 9052671

Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesic Pharmacotherapy of Cancer Pain

NI Cherny et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1997 Apr.

Abstract

Analgesic pharmacotherapy with nonopioid and opioid analgesic agents is the mainstay of treatment for patients with cancer pain. This article reviews the clinical pharmacology of these agents and presents practical guidelines for drug selection, dosing, scheduling, and the management of adverse effects.

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