title: Pharmacotherapy of pain in older adults.
abstract: Pain is a universal part of being human, and yet, there is ample evidence that many people from all backgrounds, stages of life, and levels of health care experience receive less than optimal treatment of their pain. This article reviews the pharmacotherapy of pain in older adults, with a focus on salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioids.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pharmacy Practice, University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, 2409 University Avenue, PHR 3.208E, Austin, TX 78712, USA. scotts1@mail.utexas.edu
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Strassels
authors.forename: Ewan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McNicol
authors.forename: Rosy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Suleman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics