title: Analgesics in the management of chronic pain. Part Three: Step 2 analgesic drug therapy.
abstract: In this, the third article in the series, the role of analgesic drugs appropriate for the treatment of moderate to severe pain is reviewed along with therapies frequently applied in the treatment of poorly responsive neurogenic pain. The article should be read in conjunction with part one outlining general principles in the management of chronic pain.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: MacConnachie
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid