Pain treatment individualization in patients with advanced cancer using immediate release morphine
https://doi.org/10.37489/2949-1924-0050
EDN: LLKJAC
Abstract
Adequate pain relief through individual tailoring of the basic analgesic in suited dose and drug formulation, as well as the use of adjuvant and supportive therapy, relieves the suffering of patients with advanced cancer in most cases. Noninvasive opioids in immediate and modified release formulations play a key role in treating severe chronic pain syndrome. We present a series of case studies to illustrate morphine tablet and oral solution administration as part of an individual pain therapy regimen, such as opioid dose titration, treatment of breakthrough pain, and around-the-clock pain control.
About the Authors
O. V. OsetrovaRussian Federation
Olga V. Osetrova — chief physician of the Samara Hospice, chief freelance specialist in palliative care of the Volga Federal District, board member of the Association of Professional Participants in Hospice Care
Samara
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest
A. V. Sidorov
Russian Federation
Alexander V. Sidorov — Doctor of Medicine Sciences, Head Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Technology; Chief Researcher
Yaroslavl
Moscow
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest
D. V. Nevzorova
Russian Federation
Diana V. Nevzorova — Ph. D., chief freelance specialist in palliative care of the Ministry of Health of Russia, director of the Federal Scientific and Practical Center for Palliative Medical Care
Yaroslavl
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest
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For citations:
Osetrova O.V., Sidorov A.V., Nevzorova D.V. Pain treatment individualization in patients with advanced cancer using immediate release morphine. Patient-Oriented Medicine and Pharmacy. 2024;2(2):51-57. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37489/2949-1924-0050. EDN: LLKJAC