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Abstract
We describe a case of severe morphine-induced itch unrelieved by antihistamines, which responded to a change to hydromorphone. The possible mechanisms of opioid-induced itch are briefly discussed. It is unclear if it is due to histamine release, an opioid-receptor mediated effect, or idiosyncratic drug reaction.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 9919868 DOI: 10.1016/s0885-3924(98)00115-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pain Symptom Manage ISSN: 0885-3924 Impact factor: 3.612