| Literature DB >> 15737805 |
Ruth Ruscheweyh1, Jürgen Sandkühler.
Abstract
Opioids are powerful analgesics when used to treat acute pain and some forms of chronic pain. In addition, opioids can preempt some forms of central sensitization. Here we review evidence that opioids may also induce and perhaps reverse some forms of central sensitization.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15737805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2004.05.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pain ISSN: 1090-3801 Impact factor: 3.931