Nonopioid Drugs for Pain

Date: March 7, 2022
Issue #: 
1645Summary: 
Nonopioid drugs can be used in the treatment of
many nociceptive and neuropathic pain conditions.
For severe pain, especially severe chronic cancer
pain, use of opioids may be necessary. Noninvasive
nonpharmacologic treatments, including physical
and psychological therapies, have been shown to
improve pain and function in patients with some
common chronic pain conditions and are unlikely
to cause serious harms. A multimodal approach to
analgesic therapy can increase pain control while
reducing opioid use and adverse effects.

Source: The Medical Letter - February 8, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: admin Source Type: research