Search results for "Opioids"
For substance abuse, chronic care management no better than usual care
Persons with substance abuse problems who received chronic care management, including relapse prevention counseling and medical, addiction and psychiatric treatment, were no more abstinent than those who received usual primary care, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/24/2.htm
24 Sep 2013
New labeling on long-acting opioids, fluoroquinolones
This regulatory update covers a labeling change for all long-acting opioid analgesics, and another on fluoroquinolone drugs to better describe the serious side effect of peripheral neuropathy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2013
Coping skills, counseling best for low back pain
Despite all the best evidence and guidelines, patients with low back pain are still spending time, effort and money on things that aren't helping them in the long run.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2013
Few high-quality guidelines exist for prescribing opioids
Few high-quality guidelines exist for prescribing opioids to treat chronic pain, a review found, noting that there was at least consensus among guidelines on ways to mitigate opioid-related risks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/1.htm
12 Nov 2013
ACP policy paper calls for tighter management of prescription drugs
The American College of Physicians recommended 10 clinical and administrative changes that will make it harder for prescription drugs, such as those prescribed for pain, sleep disorders and weight loss, to be abused or diverted for sale on the street.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/1.htm
10 Dec 2013
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The updated indication states that ER/LA. opioids are indicated for the management. ... will caution that chronic maternal use dur-. ing pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/acpi-201311-coding_t1.pdf
12 Dec 2013
Recommended: Move hydrocodone combo products to schedule II
This regulatory update covers a proposed reclassification of hydrocodone combination products from schedule III to schedule II, and approval of an extended-release version of hydrocodone bitartrate for pain management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2014
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Unlike acute cases of pancreatitis, chronic cases present with varying degrees and types of pain, and without other clinical indicators such as calcification or damage to pancreatic ducts. It's best to refer to a gastroenterologist early to clarify the diagnosis, so the internist can better manage the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
1 Jan 2014
Low-dose opioids may safely reduce breathlessness in severe COPD
Lower doses of opioids do not appear to increase hospital admissions or death in patients with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may safely reduce symptoms, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/6.htm
11 Feb 2014
Major elective surgery usually doesn't lead to long-term opioid use
About 3% of previously opioid-naive patients continued to use opioids for more than 90 days after major elective surgery, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/2.htm
25 Feb 2014