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Physician's role in prescribing opioids in developing countries.

Jorge A Roa1, Alexandra Guevara2, Carolina Guevara2

  • 1Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, College of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador.

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This study highlights the risk of tramadol dependence, even in patients with chronic pain. It underscores the need to monitor opioid prescribing, especially in developing nations facing similar addiction challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology and Addiction Medicine
  • Global Health and Epidemiology

Background:

  • Opioid addiction is a growing epidemic in developed countries, with a focus on prevention and treatment.
  • Concerns exist regarding the widespread prescription of synthetic opioid tramadol due to its accessibility and analgesic effects.
  • The addictive potential of tramadol compared to stronger opioids like oxycodone or fentanyl is debated.
Keywords:
general practice/family medicineglobal healthpain (neurology)

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