title: Intrathecal analgesic drug therapy.
abstract: Intrathecal analgesic infusion therapy through an implantable pump system is a sophisticated medical therapy for those who suffer from chronic, severe pain who are unresponsive to traditional medical therapy. This article describes the patient selection and monitoring process and reviews available intrathecal medications and combinations.
authors.affiliation: Stanford Pain Management Center, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305, USA.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farrow-Gillespie
authors.forename: Kimberly M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000777:Anesthetics