Analgesics use for kidney failure
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The use of drugs to treat renal failure has particularities due to pharmacokinetic changes present in such population. This study aimed at supplying subsidies for a rational choice of analgesics to be used in patients with renal failure.CONTENTS:Information is provided about pain prevalence and etiology in renal failure patients. In addition, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics and adjuvant drugs for pain management is addressed.CONCLUSION:Adjusting pharmacological therapy to renal function impairment may provide effective treatment with less adverse effects.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor
2014
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-00132014000300224 |
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| Summary: | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The use of drugs to treat renal failure has particularities due to pharmacokinetic changes present in such population. This study aimed at supplying subsidies for a rational choice of analgesics to be used in patients with renal failure.CONTENTS:Information is provided about pain prevalence and etiology in renal failure patients. In addition, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics and adjuvant drugs for pain management is addressed.CONCLUSION:Adjusting pharmacological therapy to renal function impairment may provide effective treatment with less adverse effects. |
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