The use of methadone in pediatric cancer pain & #8211; A retrospective study from a Governmental Cancer Center in India
Conclusion: Low-dose methadone in the treatment of pediatric cancer pain at a low-resource cancer center was safe and well tolerated by the patients, with long treatment durations. It was safely managed, administered with single to double daily dosages, hence easy for patients and family to handle, and an affordable treatment option.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gayatri Palat Charlotte Algotsson Spandana Rayala Vikranth Haridass Jayalatha Nethagani Vineela Rapelli Maria Gebre Medhin Eva Brun Mikael Segerlantz Source Type: research
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