title: Corticosteroids as adjuvant analgesics.
abstract: Corticosteroids have multiple effects as adjuvant drugs in pain management. Their pharmacologic characteristics will be described. Studies documenting the efficacy of corticosteroids for different pain syndromes and other cancer-related symptoms will be reviewed. Practical guidelines will be given and directions for future research suggested.
authors: Palliative Care Program, Edmonton General Hospital, Alberta, Canada.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Watanabe
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Bruera
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000700:Analgesics