Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Relief of post-operative pain has a bearing on the patient's well-being, mobilisation and time confined to bed. The article discusses indications, contraindications and the efficacy of the various treatment modalities. ⋯ Many treatment modalities are effective for post-operative pain. It is crucial that the treatment is well organised and that it includes routines for systematic pain assessment, efficacy and side effects of the pain management.
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Metoprolol, the most commonly used beta-receptor antagonist in Norway, is eliminated mainly via the enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6. This enzyme is inhibited to a varying extent by antidepressants. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the interactions between metoprolol and antidepressants with an emphasis on CYP2D6 inhibition. ⋯ Metoprolol should not be used concomitantly with paroxetine, fluoxetine or bupropion due to extensive interactions and the risk of serious adverse effects. Dose reductions of metoprolol should be considered for combined treatment with citalopram, escitalopram or duloxetine, while concurrent use with sertraline, venlafaxine, mianserin and mirtazapine should be safe.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Sep 2011
Historical ArticleThe World Health Organization and global health.