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Opioid analgesics.

P J Pascoe1

  • 1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|August 10, 2000
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Opioids offer effective pain management for small animals via various routes. Specialized methods like epidural or transdermal delivery provide localized or continuous analgesia with fewer side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Opioids are essential for managing pain in veterinary patients.
  • They possess a broad therapeutic index and can be administered through multiple routes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility and administration routes of opioids in small animal pain management.
  • To highlight methods for achieving localized or continuous analgesia while minimizing adverse effects.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of various opioid administration techniques in small animals.
  • Focus on epidural, intraarticular, and transdermal routes.

Main Results:

  • Epidural and intraarticular routes allow for profound, localized analgesia with reduced systemic effects.

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  • Transdermal administration enables noninvasive, continuous pain relief.

    • Conclusions:

    • Opioids are versatile and potent analgesics for small animals.
    • Specific administration routes optimize pain control and minimize side effects in veterinary practice.