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Relative potency is , of course , merely an expression of the ratio of doses to produce a given effect , and a more potent drug is not necessarily a more effective drug . Among drugs of the same class , differences in side effect ...
Relative potency is , of course , merely an expression of the ratio of doses to produce a given effect , and a more potent drug is not necessarily a more effective drug . Among drugs of the same class , differences in side effect ...
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The major advantage of the IT route is that the required dose is about 10 percent of the equianalgesic dose given by the epidural route . Since patients being considered for this method of treatment are often very tolerant to systemic ...
The major advantage of the IT route is that the required dose is about 10 percent of the equianalgesic dose given by the epidural route . Since patients being considered for this method of treatment are often very tolerant to systemic ...
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doses may need to be given more frequently.41 Since children interpret shots as being the worst aspect of hospitalization or surgery , narcotics should be given intravenously in the immediate postoperative period until oral medications ...
doses may need to be given more frequently.41 Since children interpret shots as being the worst aspect of hospitalization or surgery , narcotics should be given intravenously in the immediate postoperative period until oral medications ...
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Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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