Corticosteroids as adjuvant analgesics.
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.
Watanabe
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Palliative Care Program, Edmonton General Hospital, Alberta, Canada.
Bruera
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000700:Analgesics