Local toxicity with subcutaneous methadone. Experience of two centers.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We report on 8 patients treated with subcutaneous methadone for cancer-related pain at 2 institutions. The success of other subcutaneous agents for pain control has been well demonstrated. It was felt that methadone would be useful due to its low cost. Unfortunately, 7 of the 8 patients experienced adverse reactions at the subcutaneous sites requiring cessation of subcutaneous methadone.
Medical subject headings
- Methadone
- Neoplasms
- Intractable Pain