| Literature DB >> 22747537 |
Consalvo Mattia1, Eleonora Di Bussolo, Flaminia Coluzzi.
Abstract
Opioid consumption is associated with a wide range of side effects. Potential interference of opioids with bone and joint activity has emerged in the last few years. Opioids increase the risk of fracture, especially in elderly patients. Moreover, opioids interfere with the endocrine system, and their chronic use is a recognized risk factor for osteoporosis. Pathogenetic mechanisms at the basis of the interference of opioids with bones and joints are analysed in this review.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22747537 DOI: 10.2174/138161212803582487
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Pharm Des ISSN: 1381-6128 Impact factor: 3.116