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Preliminary Validation for the "BJR method"-A Possible New Mathematical Approach to Methadone Conversion
Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
|July 2, 2019
Summary
Methadone is a valuable pain management tool in palliative care, but its use is challenging. This article presents a new method for converting patients to methadone, supported by initial case study evidence.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Pain Management
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Methadone is a second-line opioid for refractory cancer pain.
- Barriers to methadone use include dosing variability, drug interactions, and high potency.