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Opioider mod refraktær dyspnø i palliativ fase

Translated title of the contribution: Opioids for refractory dyspnoea in palliation

Birgit Aabom, Elisabeth Bendstrup, Per Sjøgren, Anders Løkke, Burhan Shaker, Torgny Wilcke, Bodil Abild Jespersen, Ole Hilberg, Kristoffer Marsaa

Abstract

Dyspnoea is cardinal symptom in chronic obstructive lung disease and common in palliative phases of cancer and other chronic medical diseases. Low-dose opioids is frequently used off-label. This review examines the evidence and safety as well as administration forms and pharmacokinetics using low dose opioids for dyspnoea. Conclusively, there seems to be clinical efficacy although further studies are needed. Furthermore, the authors recommend Danish Medical Agency to legislate low-dose morphine to palliative patients with refractory dyspnoea.

Translated title of the contributionOpioids for refractory dyspnoea in palliation
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume182
Issue number40
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2020

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