Patterns of opioid dose escalation in patients with chronic kidney disease initiated on opioids for the treatment of non-cancer pain

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Authors

Che Suraya Zin · Karolinska Institutet

Stefania Lando · Karolinska Institutet

Ailema González-Ortiz · Karolinska Institutet

Viyaasan Mahalingasivam · Barts Health NHS Trust

Shayan Mostafaei · Karolinska Institutet

Wan Rohaidah Ahmad · Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah

Mazlila Meor Ahmad Shah

Abstract

Opioid dose escalation occurred across all eGFR levels, underscoring the need for cautious, individualized prescribing and close monitoring, especially in patients with reduced kidney function.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Opioid Use Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. e0345309-e0345309

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345309

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