4.7 Analgesics

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4.7.1 Non-opioid analgesics

4.7.2 Opioid analgesics

4.7.3. Neuropathic pain

4.7.4 Antimigraine drugs

4.7 Analgesics

When an analgesic strategy is being formulated, reference should be made to a patient's previous experience of pain, analgesics

used, any adverse effects and preferences. Renal function and age must also be considered. The concept of a balanced or multi

model approach to pain management should be employed. Using analgesics with different modes of action improves analgesia

and decrease the risk of adverse effects.

Analgesia Ladder

The choice of analgesia should be guided by the principles outlined below.

Analgesia should be prescribed appropriate to the pain intensity.

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