Abstract:BackgroundOpioid dose titration is a fundamental process of opioid therapy in cancer pain.AimsTo assess data opioid dose titration.MethodsThe principal opioid dose titration methods, outcomes, and modalities of administration regarding the different opioid preparations were examined in different clinical contexts.ResultsMost studies suggested that opioid‐naive patients should be started at doses of 15–30 mg/day of oral morphine equivalents. Opioid‐tolerant patients may receive low or higher doses of oral morph… Show more
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