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Pharmacology in chronic pain

This lecture will review some of the main medications used in the treatment of chronic pain. Read more ↓

3 Episodes 47m

This lecture will review some of the main medications used in the treatment of chronic pain. This information can be helpful to better understand the existing medications that your clients are taking and some of the potential interactions that may with other medications. It explores different classes of drugs used to treat different conditions and takes a look at the efficacy of these medications based on recent systematic reviews.

Learning points

* To review the common classes of medications used to treat chronic pain

* To look at potential medication interactions that might be identified in a primary care setting

* To review the efficacy data on some of the different types of medications

Episodes

Opioids, Tramadol and Tapentadol in Chronic Pain

Why opioids suit acute but not chronic non-cancer pain, how morphine, oxycodone and codeine differ in use and risk, and why tramadol combined with SSRIs can trigger serotonin syndrome.

NSAIDs, Paracetamol, Anticonvulsants, Antidepressants and Ketamine

The side effects and best uses of NSAIDs, paracetamol, anticonvulsants, tricyclic and SNRI antidepressants, and ketamine infusions in the management of chronic and neuropathic pain.

What the Evidence Says About Chronic Pain Medications

What reviews and a 2015 meta-analysis say about opioids, paracetamol, NSAIDs and neuropathic pain drugs, including numbers needed to treat and the case for asking whether a medication helps function.

This lecture will review some of the main medications used in the treatment of chronic pain. This information can be helpful to better understand the existing medications that your clients are taking and some of the potential interactions that may with other medications. It explores different classes of drugs used to treat different conditions and takes a look at the efficacy of these medications based on recent systematic reviews.

Learning points

* To review the common classes of medications used to treat chronic pain

* To look at potential medication interactions that might be identified in a primary care setting

* To review the efficacy data on some of the different types of medications

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3 Episodes

47m

Dec 4, 2025