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Opioid induced nausea and vomiting

2013; Elsevier BV; Volume: 722; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.09.074

1879-0712

Howard S. Smith, Andras Laufer,

Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies

Opioids are broad spectrum analgesics that are an integral part of the therapeutic armamentarium to combat pain in the palliative care population. Unfortunately, among the adverse effects of opioids that may be experienced along with analgesia is nausea, vomiting, and/or retching. Although it is conceivable that in the future, using combination agents (opioids combined with agents which may nullify emetic effects), currently nausea/vomiting remains a significant issue for certain patients. However, there exists potential current strategies that may be useful in efforts to diminish the frequency and/or intensity of opioid-induced nausea/vomiting (OINV).