%0 Journal Article
%T Lower intrathecal morphine doses versus conversion doses in cancer pain
%A F. Amato
%A R. Siciliano
%A M. Loizzo
%J Pathos : Trimestrale di Algologia
%D 2011
%I Publiediting
%X Advanced studies in cancer related pain have demonstrated that intrathecal administration of opioids has been much more effective than other drug-administrating routes.The most frequently used drug has been morphine which is the first opioid approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for intra-spinal use.Practical conversion rules for different morphine administrating routes were given by Foley et al (1985).Those doses and concentrations are now recommended as a starting doseguideline for the initial phase of treatment.Dosage indicators should be assessed and individualized based on patient response, analgesic requirements and side effects.Therefore, we are herewith presenting findings from a study regardingmorphine doses compared to conversion doses (as per our algorithm) in chronic cancer pain during drug-administration by spinal route.
%K Cancer pain
%K lower intrathecal morphine doses
%K conversion doses
%U http://www.pathos-journal.com/doc/Pathos_18,__2-3,_11__Morfina_intratecale_a_basse_dosi_versus_dosi_di_conversione.pdf