title: Opioids for non-operable osteoarthritis and soft-tissue rheumatism.
abstract: Reviews of oral opioid trials have shown that many side-effects need to be considered when treating patients with non-operable osteoarthritis and soft-tissue problems. European and American guidelines recommend their use with or without paracetamol. The controversy surrounding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors is limiting physician and patient choices. There is a great need for alternative medication or ways of using current compounds.
authors.affiliation: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. johndicksonpcrsoc@btinternet.com
authors.forename: David John
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Dickson
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005060:Europe; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020919:Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; D009294:Narcotics; D000082:Acetaminophen