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[Antalgic treatment in pelvic pain]
1Unité d'Evaluation et de Traitement de la Douleur, Hôpital Cochin-Tarnier, Paris.
Contraception, Fertilite, Sexualite (1992)
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This study reviews antalgic medications for pelvic pain, detailing their uses, benefits, drawbacks, and dosages. Peripheral and central pain relievers are categorized by their properties and effects.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Pain Management
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Pelvic pain is a common condition with diverse etiologies.
- Effective management of pelvic pain requires careful consideration of pharmacological options.
- Antalgic medications play a crucial role in alleviating pelvic pain symptoms.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review the indications, advantages, disadvantages, and optimal dosages of various antalgic medications used for pelvic pain.
- To categorize peripheral antalgics based on their therapeutic properties (analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory).
- To classify central analgesics according to their narcotic potential and pharmacological potency.
Summary:
- Peripheral antalgics are classified into three groups: purely analgesic, analgesic-antipyretic, and analgesic-antipyretic-anti-inflammatory.
- Central acting drugs are categorized based on their opioid properties and varying strengths of action.
- The review encompasses a detailed examination of each drug class for pelvic pain management.
Impact:
- Provides clinicians with a structured overview for selecting appropriate antalgic therapies for pelvic pain.
- Facilitates informed decision-making regarding the use of peripheral and central analgesics.
- Contributes to optimizing pain management strategies and improving patient outcomes in pelvic pain cases.