Postop Opioids Overprescribed in Urology
About 60% of prescribed opioid tablets unused based on patients’ self-reported use following common orthopedic, urologic procedures
Pain Management
Opioid Discharge Prescription Guideline Satisfies Most Patients
93% of 229 patients undergoing surgery satisfied with guideline, which was based on their usage the day before discharge
NSAID May Increase AKI Risk in Hospitalized Children
Avoiding inappropriate use and overdosing of drugs with nephrotoxic effects is an important strategy to prevent hospital-acquired AKI in children, according to investigators.
FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks
The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.
Prescription Analgesic Use High in the Elderly CKD Population
Older patients with CKD may be especially at risk for suboptimal pain control and inappropriate use of opioids and prescription NSAIDs, according to study investigators.
Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients
Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain.
Improving Cancer Pain Management Amid the Opioid Crisis
Research into opioid alternatives for cancer-related pain has stalled, however substance use disorders remain problematic.
Cabazitaxel Linked to Better Pain Reduction in mCRPC
A new analysis of men in the CARD study showed that cabazitaxel improved pain response and decreased the likelihood of pain progression compared with either abiraterone or enzalutamide.
Emerging Clinical Tool Predicts Risk of Persistent Use of Opioids After Treatment in Patients With Cancer
Investigators at UCSD sought to create a tool to help clinicians predict patients’ risk of persistent opioid use after treatment.
Consider CBD-Drug Interaction Potential: An Expert Interview
To shed light on this complex subject, MPR interviewed Joshua D Brown, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy.
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