Nonresponsiveness and Susceptibility of Opioid Side Effects Related to Cancer Patients ’ Clinical Characteristics: A Post‐Hoc Analysis

ConclusionsSeveral clinical variables are correlated with opioid response in cancer patients. In particular, the presence of BTP is associated with nonresponse. Additionally, patients who receive polypharmacological therapy are more likely to experience opioid adverse events.

Source: Pain Practice - January 17, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Oscar Corli, Anna Roberto, Michael I. Bennett, Francesca Galli, Nicole Corsi, Eliana Rulli, Raffaella Antonione Tags: Original Article Source Type: research