Respiratory depression with opioids.
Respiratory depression remains one of the most feared effects of opioids. Guidelines for safe use of these important drugs are presented and clinicians are encouraged to not fear using opioids when they are clinically indicated.
Dahan
Albert
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Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University, The Netherlands. a.dahan@lumc.nl
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017450:Receptors, Opioid, mu / Q000187:drug effects; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D017450:Receptors, Opioid, mu