AI Article Synopsis
- Strong opioids are commonly used in medical settings primarily for pain relief, but their potential for overdose and addiction raises concerns among healthcare providers.
- These concerns can lead to hesitancy in prescribing or adjusting dosages that are crucial for effective patient care.
- The literature review aims to clarify when to use opioids, their potential side effects, associated risks, and safe prescribing practices to reassure doctors and encourage responsible use of these medications.
Article Abstract
The use of strong opioids in medical units is recurrent, mainly for analgesic purposes. The risk of occurrence of an overdose or an opioid use disorders causes very legitimate concerns for the physician, which may limit the use of opioid treatment or the adaptation of the doses necessary to relieve the patient. We provide a summary of the literature aimed at defining the indications, the adverse effects and the risks involved, the prescribing methods in order to reassure professionals and promote the safe use of these molecules.
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