• Am J Ther · May 2008

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    Chronic pain of osteoarthritis: considerations for selecting an extended-release opioid analgesic.

    • Allan Gibofsky and Robert L Barkin.
    • Department of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA.
    • Am J Ther. 2008 May 1;15(3):241-55.

    AbstractChronic/persistent pain due to osteoarthritis is one of the most common pain conditions affecting Americans today. Inadequate pain relief or dissatisfaction with current treatments is a source of frustration and suffering for patients with chronic/persistent pain. The requirement of multiple doses of commonly used analgesics to maintain adequate pain relief is inconvenient for many patients with osteoarthritis-related chronic pain. The several extended-release opioid analgesics that have been developed may provide an opportunity for improved patient convenience; however, clinicians must consider adverse event profiles, pharmacokinetics, abuse potential, and controlled substance-scheduling status of extended-release opioid analgesics. The purpose of this review is to highlight the efficacy and safety of extended-release opioid analgesics utilized in the management plan of chronic pain due to osteoarthritis.

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