Dextropropoxyphene dependence: a cautionary note.

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dc.contributor.authorEdwin, Ten_US
dc.contributor.authorNammalvar, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorRamanujam, Ven_US
dc.date.accessioned2001-05-22en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-31T02:47:37Z
dc.date.available2001-05-22en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-31T02:47:37Z
dc.date.issued2001-05-22en_US
dc.description.abstractDrug abuse and dependence is common in patients with chronic pain. Of concern are the opioid analgesics prescribed commonly, and its availability over the counter. Often the cause of dependence is iatrogenic. We report a case of a patient with chronic back pain and dextropropoxyphene dependence. With chronic pain being a significant risk factor for drug dependence, increased caution by the prescribing physicians is advisable while treating such patients using opioid analgesics. The dangers of opioid dependence, associated risk factors, and issues regarding the prescription of such medication are discussed to aid prevention of prescription drug abuse seen in general practice.en_US
dc.description.affiliationInstitute of Psychiatry, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.en_US
dc.identifier.citationEdwin T, Nammalvar N, Ramanujam V. Dextropropoxyphene dependence: a cautionary note. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2001 May; 49(): 571-3en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/93347
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.japi.orgen_US
dc.subject.meshAnalgesics, Opioid --adverse effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshBack Pain --drug therapyen_US
dc.subject.meshDextropropoxyphene --adverse effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshNonprescription Drugsen_US
dc.subject.meshRisk Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshSubstance-Related Disorders --diagnosisen_US
dc.titleDextropropoxyphene dependence: a cautionary note.en_US
dc.typeCase Reportsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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