Transdermal buprenorphine for pain management in children

Pain is one of the main symptoms reported by sick children, particularly by those suffering from cancer. Opioids are very useful in controlling this symptom but they are burdened with significant side effects that limit their use in children. Buprenorphine is a strong opioid that, due to its particu...

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Main Authors: Giorgio Attinà, Alberto Romano, Silvia Triarico, Stefano Mastrangelo, Palma Maurizi, Antonio Ruggiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioExcel Publishing Ltd 2021-09-01
Series:Drugs in Context
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Online Access:https://www.drugsincontext.com/transdermal-buprenorphine-for-pain-management-in-children