Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Opioids: overview on action, interaction and toxicity

K A Lehmann1

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Cologne, Germany.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The clinical picture of rheumatoid arthritis according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism criteria: is this still the same disease?

Arthritis and rheumatism·2011
Same author

[WHO recommendations for treatment of tumor pain. Development of an evaluation system].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2003
Same author

[Ketorolac and butylscopolamine in combination with alfentanil for renal lithotripsy].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2003
Same author

Transdermal fentanyl for the management of cancer pain: a survey of 1005 patients.

Palliative medicine·2002
Same author

[Pain, pain therapy, and the taking of blood samples by specialists. Open letter to a chamber of physicians].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2002
Same author

[Lack of pre-emptive analgesic effect of low-dose ketamine in postoperative patients. A prospective, randomised double-blind study].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)·2002
Same journal

Building a comparative evidence framework for breakthrough cancer pain.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same journal

Financial toxicity among breast cancer survivors receiving care during the pandemic.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same journal

Patients' expectations and barriers towards postoperative telehealth follow-up after oncologic breast surgery in France.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same journal

Reduced expression of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor and calcium signaling genes in gray matter is associated with cancer-related cognitive impairment.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same journal

Adult cancer survivors' perceptions of immersive virtual reality exercise and its utility during chemotherapy infusion: a concurrent mixed method exploratory study.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same journal

Efficacy of different non-pharmacological therapies on cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: a network meta-analysis.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
See all related articles

This review covers the history and current uses of opioid medications, including their effectiveness, side effects, and administration methods. It also addresses physician concerns regarding opioid dependence and addiction.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Opioid medications have a long history of use in pain management.
  • Understanding their appropriate application is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical context of opioid use.
  • To discuss current accepted indications for opioid prescriptions.
  • To address physician concerns regarding opioid dependence and addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and current opioid use.
  • Discussion of clinical aspects including dosage, administration, efficacy, and side effects.

Main Results:

  • Accepted indications for opioid use are detailed.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Information on dosage, administration, efficacy, duration, and onset of effect is provided.
  • Potential side effects and physician concerns about dependence and addiction are examined.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current guidelines and understanding of opioid use are presented.
    • The review aims to inform physicians on the safe and effective use of opioids.
    • Addressing physician concerns is key to responsible opioid prescribing practices.