[Clonidine in the treatment of cancer pain]

Jonas Bøje Nielsen, Per Sjøgren

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Abstract

Clonidine is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist with analgetic properties. Due to its side-effects, the drug is administered via the epidural or spinal route. A literature search yielded nine controlled studies on clonidine as a supplemental drug in the epidural or spinal treatment of cancer pain. These studies were systematically reviewed to evaluate the evidence of efficacy in patients with cancer pain. CONCLUSION: Despite weak evidence, clonidine may be a useful adjunct in epidural or spinal morphine therapy of cancer pain
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/11/3
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
Vol/bind170
Udgave nummer45
Sider (fra-til)3650-3653
Antal sider3
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2008

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