| Literature DB >> 27741966 |
Jennifer Greene Naples1, Walid F Gellad2, Joseph T Hanlon3.
Abstract
When possible, chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in older adults should be managed by nonpharmacologic modalities in conjunction with nonopioid analgesics. If moderate-to-severe pain persists despite these approaches, however, nonparenteral opioids may be considered as adjunctive therapy. This article reviews the epidemiology of opioid use and their effectiveness for CNCP in older adults and summarizes important age-related changes in opioid pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that increase the risks of adverse effects in the elderly. Finally, to assist clinicians with selecting appropriate therapy, the article concludes with an evidence-based approach to optimize opioid prescribing in older adults with CNCP.Entities:
Keywords: Adverse drug event; Aged; Opioid; Pharmacokinetics
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27741966 PMCID: PMC5139620 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Geriatr Med ISSN: 0749-0690 Impact factor: 3.076