Corticosteroids as adjuvant analgesics.

Watanabe, S; Bruera, E · J Pain Symptom Manage · 1994

review · Level V

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Abstract

Corticosteroids have multiple effects as adjuvant drugs in pain management. Their pharmacologic characteristics will be described. Studies documenting the efficacy of corticosteroids for different pain syndromes and other cancer-related symptoms will be reviewed. Practical guidelines will be given and directions for future research suggested.

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