Abstract
Challenges to pharmacological management in this patient group include treatment concordance, comorbidity, polypharmacy, and age-related physiological changes affecting pharmacokinetics. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally recommended as a first-choice analgesic in osteoarthritis pain. Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be considered ahead of oral formulations, and prescribing NSAIDs for older people requires careful consideration. There are some data relating to opioid use for noncancer pain in older people.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-295 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- Acetaminophen
- Geriatrics
- NSAIDs
- Older patients
- Opioids
- Osteoarthritis
- Paracetamol
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- Pharmacology (medical)