Oral narcotic analgesics. Choosing the most appropriate agent for acute pain.
Narcotic analgesics are the most effective oral agents available for treatment of acute pain. A familiarity with the salient characteristics of the various agents enables physicians to choose the most effective one for use in the outpatient setting.
Turturro
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MA
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Paris
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PM
D000208:Acute Disease; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid