2007
DOI: 10.5055/jom.2007.0055
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Are we still scratching the surface? A case of intractable pruritus following systemic opioid analgesia

Abstract: This article describes a case of severe opioid-induced pruritus following systemic morphine administration. Symptoms did not resolve after administration of antihistamines or rotation to fentanyl or hydromorphone, but oral oxycodone and small-dose intravenous naloxone did alleviate the patient’s itching. The pathogenesis of opioidinduced pruritus and the rationale for opioid rotation are briefly discussed. Current and possible future therapeutic options are mentioned.

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“…Management of opioid-induced adverse effects is integral to opioid pain management. 149,[156][157][158][159][160][161][162][163][164] The details of prophylactic regimens and other measures to prevent opioid-induced adverse effects are provided in "Management of Opioid Adverse Effects," available in the complete version of these guidelines, at NCCN.org.…”
Section: Opioid Adverse Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Management of opioid-induced adverse effects is integral to opioid pain management. 149,[156][157][158][159][160][161][162][163][164] The details of prophylactic regimens and other measures to prevent opioid-induced adverse effects are provided in "Management of Opioid Adverse Effects," available in the complete version of these guidelines, at NCCN.org.…”
Section: Opioid Adverse Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hovedargumentet mot histamin som hovedmediator er at histaminfrigjøring ikke ser ut til å finne sted ved spinal og epidural administrasjon, og således ikke kan forklare den høye forekomsten av opioidindusert kløe her (4). Dokumentasjonsgrunnlaget for behandling med antihistaminer er begrenset (4,8,9).…”
Section: Mekanismerunclassified
“…Kliniske erfaringer fra legemiddelassistert behandling med peroralt administrert metadon eller buprenorfin hos rusmisbrukere tilsier at kløe som oftest er et oppstartsproblem. Bivirkningen kan imidlertid vedvare (15) (8,9). Heller ikke overgang til et opioid med antatt mindre histaminfrigjøring (f.eks.…”
Section: Praktisk Håndteringunclassified
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