Comparison of different sustained‐release opioids and acute respiratory conditions in patients with cancer and chronic kidney disease
Satoru Mitsuboshi,
Shungo Imai,
Hayato Kizaki
et al.
Abstract:Study ObjectiveFew data are available on the association between the use of oxycodone in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute respiratory conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate whether oxycodone is associated with an increased risk of acute respiratory conditions in patients with cancer and CKD compared with other opioids.Design and SettingThe data were obtained from a claims database in Japan. Patients with cancer and CKD who had received sustained‐release opioids, including oral… Show more
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