Open AccessThe use of methadone in pediatric cancer pain – A retrospective study from a Governmental Cancer Center in India
Author(s) -
Gayatri Palat,
Charlotte Algotsson,
Spandana Rayala,
Vikranth Haridass,
Jayalatha Nethagani,
Vineela Rapelli,
Maria Gebre Medhin,
Eva Brun,
Mikael Segerlantz
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_109_20
Subject(s) - medicine , methadone , cancer pain , analgesic , dose , opioid , retrospective cohort study , anesthesia , cancer , concomitant , medical record , surgery , receptor
The management of cancer-related pain relies on access to opioids. When regular opioids are not tolerated, or are insufficient, methadone is an affordable and effective analgesic.