Pain Flashcards

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What can you add to opiods for bony pain in cancer if someone is already suffering side effects

A

Biphosphonates are useful adjuncts in the treatment of hypercalcaemia and bone pain associated with skeletal metastases. They inhibit osteoclastic activity and eventually induce apoptosis.

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