Role of Adjuvant Medications in Managing Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia

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Abstract

As a clinical entity, opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) presents as pain not responding to, or worsening with, increasing doses of opioids. Hyperalgesia, allodynia, and the development of new areas of pain further suggest this disorder. The differential diagnosis and evaluation for this scenario have been discussed previously. Once it seems likely that OIH is present, treatment is centered on carefully decreasing the opioid dosing, also described previously. Other treatment options include the utilization of adjuvant medications and opioid rotation, which can be used preemptively or therapeutically (1, 2).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOpioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
PublisherCRC Press
Pages164-173
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781420089004
ISBN (Print)9781420088991
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Health Professions
  • General Medicine

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