Analysis of Opium Analgesics Used in Advanced Cancer Patients in Four Cities During the Period 1998～2000
- VernacularTitle:1998年～2000年4省市阿片类止痛药用于晚期癌痛的分析
- Author:
Bingling XIE
;
Xiaocong ZUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
opium analgesic;
late cancer ache;
analysis of application
- From:
China Pharmacy
2001;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the situation of opium analgesics used for advanced cancer patients in recent 3 years and its future trend METHODS:The sales volume of morphine,fentanyl and pethidine sold in four cities was analysed RESULTS:Morphine which conformed to the first treatment principle in late cancer ache recommended by WHO occupied the first place in amount of consumption The largest quantity of opium analgesics consumption was in Shanghai and Guangzhou,which represented the situation of these drugs used in the developed districts of China CONCLUSION:There arebroad prospects in opium analgesics in controlling cancer ache
