The use of opioids in cancer patients with renal impairment—a systematic review
The use of opioids in cancer patients with renal impairment—a systematic review
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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Opioids are recommended for moderate to severe cancer pain; however, in patients with cancer, impaired renal function can affect opioid metabolism. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence for the use of opioids in cancer patients with renal impairment.
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A systematic review was conducted and the...
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The use of opioids in cancer patients with renal impairment—a systematic review
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1853661902
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1853661902
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0941-4355
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1433-7339
DOI
10.1007/s00520-016-3447-0
