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Introduction to Non-Opioid and Opioid Pain Therapy
Developed by:Jillian Baer, PharmD, BCPSUpdated by:Jennifer L. Johansen, PharmD, BCPSSr. Manager, Drug Informationjjohansen@excellerx.com
Presented by:
Steve Gilbert, BSc, MBA, CGP, BCPSDirector, Clinical Support
sgilbert@excellerx.com
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•Release date: 11/28/2012; Expiration date: 11/28/2013
•This program was developed for the beginner to advanced nurse working in the hospice and/or palliative care environments.
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Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15693 for 1.0 contact hours
Learning Objectives
• Describe how pain is classified
• Discuss and perform a proper pain assessment
• Recognize the differences between the various common non-opioid and opioid therapies used in pain management
• Recommend appropriate non-opioid and opioid pain therapies
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Why this topic?• > 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and ~25 million
Americans experience acute pain each year due to injuries or surgery
• ~70% of patients w/cancer experience significant pain during their illness, yet < 1/2 receive adequate pain treatment.
• ~50% of all hospitalized patients have moderate to severe pain in their last days of life.
• > 20% of Americans aged 60 and over have chronic pain due to arthritis, other joint pain or back pain.
• National Pain Survey, Conducted for Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical,1999• Stuart Grossman et al, “Correlation of patient and caregiver ratings of cancer pain.” Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 1991 (6:2) 53ff.; Jamie H. Von
Roenn, et al, “Physician Attitudes and Practice in Cancer Pain Management.” Annals of Internal Medicine 15 July 1993 (119:2) 121ff • SUPPORT investigators, “A controlled trial to improve the care for seriously ill hospitalized patients.” Journal of the American Medical Association 1995 (274):
1591ff
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Pain never killed any one.
True or False?
Post-op pain can delay healing and contribute to complications that
may be life-threatening
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Pain
• An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. (APS, 1992)
• Whatever the patient says it is! (McCaffery, 1968)
• Impacts psychosocial and physical functioning
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Classification of Pain: Chronic vs. AcuteCharacteristic Acute Pain Chronic Pain
Temporal Recent onset, expected to last no longer than days or weeks; generally follows tissue injury and resolves with healing
Remote, often ill-defined onset
Intensity Variable Variable
Associated Effect Anxiety if pain is severe or cause unknown; sometimes irritability
Irritability or depression
Associated behaviors Pain behaviors (e.g. moaning, rubbing, splinting) may be prominent when pain is severe
May or may not give any indication of pain; specific behaviors (e.g., assuming a comfortable position may occur)
Associated Features Sympathetic hyperactivity if severe pain (e.g., tachycardia, hypertension, sweating, mydriasis)
May or may not have vegetative signs such as: lassitude, anorexia, weight loss, insomnia, loss of libido
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Classification of Pain: Incident vs. Breakthrough
• Incident– Precipitated by movement or procedures
• Breakthrough– Between regularly scheduled doses of pain medication
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Classification of Pain:Nociceptive vs. Neuropathic
PainPain
NociceptiveNociceptive NeuropathicNeuropathic
SomaticSomatic VisceralVisceral CentralCentral PeripheralPeripheral
MixedMixed
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Nociceptive Pain: Somatic Pain
• Arises from bone, joint, muscle, skin, or connective tissue
• Described as: aching, throbbing, sharp, worsens with movement
• Well localized
• Examples: muscle spasm, bone metastases, incisions, tumor invasion into surrounding tissue, broken bone.
Pain
Nociceptive Neuropathic
Somatic Visceral
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Nociceptive Pain: Visceral Pain• Stretching or distention of pelvic,
thoracic, or abdominal viscera
• Described as: deep, squeezing, pressure
• Often poorly localized, may be referred along a dermatome
• Examples: Myocardial infarction, hepatic metastases, bowel obstruction
Pain
Nociceptive Neuropathic
Somatic Visceral
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Neuropathic Pain
• Pain reports may be disproportionate to physical findings
• Serves no protective function
• Described as: sharp, shooting, tingling, stabbing, electric, numbness, burning
• Examples: spinal cord compression, shingles, peripheral neuropathy
Pain
Nociceptive Neuropathic
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Quality of LifeQuality of LifeQuality of LifeQuality of Life
ImmuneImmuneImmuneImmune
CognitiveCognitiveCognitiveCognitive
MusculoskeletalMusculoskeletalMusculoskeletalMusculoskeletal GastrointestinalGastrointestinalGastrointestinalGastrointestinal
GenitourinaryGenitourinaryGenitourinaryGenitourinary
RespiratoryRespiratoryRespiratoryRespiratory
CardiovascularCardiovascularCardiovascularCardiovascular
MetabolicMetabolicMetabolicMetabolic
UnrelievedUnrelievedPain Pain
UnrelievedUnrelievedPain Pain
(McCaffery, 1999)
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Unassessed pain = Untreated Pain• Physical
– Fatigue, decreased activity– Nausea– Insomnia– Poor appetite
• Psychological– Depression– Anxiety– Anger, irritability, agitation– Loss of control– Decreased cognition
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Assessment Overview
• The APS (American Pain Society) calls pain the “5th Vital Sign”– Assess when HR, BP, RR & Temp. are measured
• Goal of initial assessment– Characterize pain by location, intensity, etiology
• Detailed history• Physical Exam• Psychosocial assessment• Diagnostic evaluation
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When Should Assessment Occur?
• Upon admission– To identify a pain problem– Establish a baseline/history– Serve as a guide for care/treatment
• At regular, ongoing intervals after starting treatment
• With each new report of pain
• At appropriate intervals after intervention (i.e. 12-18 hours after fentanyl patch initiation)
– KEY: know the onset of action and peak effect of the medication
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Elements of a Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Physical ExamComplete History
Laboratory andRadiologic Tests
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“PQRSTU” Pain Assessment Mnemonic
P: Palliating/Precipitating factors– What makes your pain better? Worse? Movement? Hygiene care?
Q: Quality – Describe your pain for me?
R: Radiation or pattern– Does the pain move from one place to another or does it stay in one place?
Where?S: Severity or site
– On a scale of 0-10 with 0=no pain and 10=worse pain possible, where is your pain now? At its worst? At its best? After you take pain medication?
T: Temporal nature – Is your pain constant or intermittent? How long have you had this pain?
U. YOU! – What are your pain management goals including intensity, QOL and activity
level? What does your pain mean to you?
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Pain Assessment ScalesSimple Descriptive Pain Distress Scale [1]
None Annoying Uncomfortable Dreadful Horrible Agonizing
|___________|___________|____________|__________|___________|
0-10 Numeric Pain Distress Scale [1]
No Distressing Unbearable pain pain pain
|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) [2] No Unbearable distress distress |___________________________________________________________|
Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
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Patients at Risk for Poor Assessment
• Children
• Elderly
• Cognitively impaired persons/unconscious
• Non-English speaking
• Substance abuse history
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Pain Assessment in Special Populations: Impaired Cognition
• Common finding in hospice patients
• Difficulty due to decreased memory, poor orientation, visual, and spatial skills
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Pain Assessment in Special Populations: Impaired Cognition - Suggestions
• May need to repeat the scale more than once and give sufficient time for an answer
• Scale of 0-5 may be easier to use than 0-10 scale
• May require assessment by third party in nonverbal patients
• Need to use behavioral cues:– Facial expressions– Muscle tension– Gestures
• Look over a 5-minute period for frequency, intensity, and duration to rule out transitory, meaningless gestures
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Pop Quiz!
• Andrew is 25 years old and this is his first day after abdominal surgery. As you enter the room, he smiles at you and continues talking and joking with his visitor. Your assessment reveals the following information:BP: 120/80 HR: 80 RR: 18On a scale of 0-10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain), he rates his pain as an 8.
• On the patient’s record you must mark his pain on the scale below. What is the number that represents your assessment of Andrew’s pain?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10No pain Worst
pain
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Assessment Clinical Pearls
• Patient knows best – only the patient can describe and rate the pain!
• Choose the appropriate tool given the patient’s clinical status
• Once the appropriate tool has been selected, use it consistently with that patient to enable symptom tracking
• PQRSTU can be used for any patient complaint!
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Medication Therapy
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Drug Therapy: Overview of Pain Management Standards
• Right drug, right dose, right route, right schedule
• Start with minimal effective dose
• Reassess frequently
• Constant pain needs around-the-clock dosing AND breakthrough
• Plan/monitor for side effects & treat accordingly
• Use non-pharmacological therapies when appropriate
• Provide education
• Adjuvants for specific pain (ex. bone, neuropathic)
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World Health Organization Approach
• By the mouth– Use oral route & least invasive route
whenever possible
• By the clock– Give ATC for constant pain with
appropriate breakthrough
• By the ladder– Assess pain severity & treat
accordingly
• For the individual– Selection of medication is patient-
based
• With attention to detail– Assess pain regularly, adjust ATC based
on breakthrough, watch side effects, etc.
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Pain Treatment Options• Non-pharmacologic
– Heat/cold therapy– Massage– Physical/Occupational
therapy– Aromatherapy– Music therapy– Spiritual/Religious
counseling
• Pharmacologic– Non-opioids– Opioids– Adjuvants
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Pop Quiz!
True or False?Non-opioids are not useful
analgesics for severe pain.
FALSE…depends on the type of pain!
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Non-opioids• Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
• NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• Corticosteroids (Decadron®, Prednisone®)
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
• Mild musculoskeletal pains (osteoarthritis); Fever
• No anti-inflammatory effects
• Ceiling effect
• Fewer adverse effects– No risk for GI bleeding
• Liver toxicity (>4gm/day)– Elderly/patients with liver disease should use 3gm/day– Inc. risk with underlying liver disease or chronic alcoholism
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NSAIDS• Mild-moderate inflammation related pain; Fever
– Bone metastasis, arthritis, soft-tissue infiltration, recent surgery
• Can enhance opioid-based analgesia– When inflammation is causing pain, addition of NSAID will often reduce
opioid requirements and provide better pain relief
• Combination of multiple NSAIDS not recommended– No evidence to suggest improved levels of analgesia
– Increased risk for adverse effects and drug interactions
• Ceiling effect
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NSAIDS Adverse Effects
• GI toxicity– Reduced by adding a
proton pump inhibitor, H2 antagonist, misoprostol
• Kidney dysfunction– Inc. risk if patient
dehydrated; Altered kidney blood flow
• Confusion
• Fluid retention– May exacerbate heart
failure & hypertension
• Salicylism– Ringing in ears (tinnitus),
nausea, vomiting
• Platelet dysfunction– Reversed by stopping
NSAID– Stop Aspirin therapy 7 days
prior to invasive procedure
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Corticosteroids: Place in Therapy
• Reduces cerebral and spinal cord edema/compression
• Reduces edema in other areas:– Rectal/cervical tumor affecting sacral area– Reduces capsular stretch in liver, spleen, lymph nodes and adrenal
glands causing visceral distention
• Stimulates appetite; creates feeling of well-being (euphoria)
• Effective for bone pain if inflammation is involved
• Overall effects: Mood elevation, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, euphoria, appetite stimulation, increased weight
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Corticosteroids: Potency
Drug Equal DoseAnti-
inflammatory Potency
Sodium-Retaining Potency
Cortisone 25 mg 0.8 0.8
Dexamethasone 0.75 mg 25 0
Hydrocortisone 20 mg 1 1
Methylprednisolone 4mg 5 0.5
Prednisone 5mg 4 0.8
Dexamethasone produces the least amount of mineralocorticoid effect, with the highest amount of anti-inflammatory effect!
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Corticosteroids: Adverse Effects
• Key Adverse Effects:– Insomnia/nervousness - Give last dose no later than 2-3pm in order
to minimize insomnia
– Hyperglycemic effects – Monitor patients with diabetes for changes in glucose control
– Edema, facial hair growth (with long term use)
– Weigh risks vs. benefits for use in patients with relative contraindications
• e.g. Diabetes; immunosuppression – What is more important at this point?
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Case Discussion
Current medications: Lisinopril 20mg PO QD Metoprolol 50 mg PO BID Digoxin 0.125mg PO QD Furosemide 80mg PO QAM K-Dur 20 mEq PO QD Fluoxetine 20mg QD Loperamide 2-mg after each loose
stool • Allergies: Sulfa drugs
Assessment results: P: Constant; worsens with movement;
Aspercreme & heating pad Q: Achy R: Stays over joints; no radiation S: Almost all joints; Rates as 1-2/10; will
increase to 3-4/10 with movement T: Occurs at rest, at night, and w/
movement. U: Stiffness in knees/hips in the AM, but
decreases after dressing. Denies fatigue, weakness, and joint redness/swelling
GB is a 68-year-old male with a primary diagnosis of heart failure. His past medical history is significant for a seizure disorder, hypertension, and depression. He is complaining of generalized pain and his nurse would like to get a pharmacist
recommendation.
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Opioids• Pain relief through binding to mu, kappa, & delta receptors
– In brain & spinal cord– Binding prevents release of certain neurotransmitters involved in
transmission of pain– Mu
• Analgesia, resp. depression, pupil constriction, euphoria, reduced GI motility
– Kappa• Analgesia, resp. depression, pupil constriction, dysphoria,
psychomimetic effects– Delta
• Analgesia
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Types of Opioids
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Opioid Agonists CodeineHydrocodoneOxycodoneMeperidinePropoxyphene
FentanylHydromorphoneOxymorphoneMorphine
Opioid Agonists/NMDA Receptor Antagonists
Levorphanol Methadone
Opioid Agonist/ Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Tapentadol Tramadol
Mixed Opioid Agonist/Antagonists
ButorphanolMorphine/NaltrexonePentazocine
BuprenorphineNalbuphine
Antagonists Naloxone Naltrexone
Major Opioid Adverse Effects
Effect Manifestation
Mood changes Dysphoria, euphoria
Somnolence Lethargy, drowsiness, apathy, inability to concentrate
Stimulation of CTZ; Delayed gastric emptying
Nausea, vomiting
Respiratory depression Decreased respiratory rate
Decreased GI motility Constipation
Increased sphincter tone Biliary spasm, urinary retention
Histamine release Hives, itching, asthma exacerbation (rare)
Tolerance Larger doses for same effect
Dependence Withdrawal symptoms w/ abrupt d/c Adapted from Dipiro et al.
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Morphine Short-acting (MSIR®, RoxanolTM)
Long-acting (MsContin,® Kadian®)• “Gold Standard” of opioid agonists - most experience and data
• Can be administered via many routes, i.e. oral, rectal, sublingual, IV/ IM/SC, epidural/intrathecal
• Pharmacokinetics:– Significantly metabolized in the liver:
• Morphine 3-glucuronide (toxic)• Morphine 6-glucuronide (active, potentially toxic)
– Bioavailability ~ 40%• Hepatic disease/impairment can actually increase
bioavailability– Eliminated via glomerular filtration (risk in patients with renal
dysfunction)
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Hydromorphone Short-acting (Dilaudid®)
• Alternative to morphine – not superior in efficacy
• Can be administered via many routes, i.e. oral, rectal, sublingual, IV/ IM/SC, epidural/intrathecal
• Pharmacokinetics– Significantly metabolized in the liver:
• Hydromorphone 3-glucuronide (toxic)• Hydromorphone 6-hydroxy metabolites (active in animals, not
in humans)– Bioavailability ~ 60%
• Hepatic disease/impairment can actually increase bioavailability
– Eliminated via urine primarily as hydromorphone 3-glucuronide (potential for renal accumulation of toxic metabolite)
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Oxycodone Short-acting (OXYIR®, Oxyfast®)
• Alternative to morphine – not superior in efficacy
• Routes of administration: oral, rectal (except long-acting)
• Available in combination with acetaminophen (Percocet®) or aspirin (Percodan®)
• Pharmacokinetics– Oxidized in the liver:
• Approximately 95% noroxycodone (inactive, questionable toxicity)
• Approximately 5% oxymorphone (active, twice as potent, accumulates in renal impairment)
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FentanylLong-acting (Duragesic®)
• Alternative to morphine – not superior in efficacy, one study reports less constipating
• Various routes of administration – transdermal, IV/IM/SC, transmucosal, intranasal, epidural/intrathecal
• Pharmacokinetics– Poor oral bioavailability– Metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites– Does not accumulate in renal dysfunction – may be preferred in
patients with renal dysfunction
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Transdermal Fentanyl (Duragesic)• Rate of drug delivery is not the same on all 3 days
– Day 1 – concentration gradient jump-started– Day 2 – concentration gradient established and starts to slow down– Day 3 – concentration gradient reaches equilibrium
• Significant amount of fentanyl left in patch after dosing interval is complete
• Never occlude, cut, or “half” patches to titrate dose
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Transdermal Fentanyl: Patient Considerations• Patient’s pain is unstable
– 12-17 hour delay in onset of pain relief for transdermal fentanyl makes titration difficult in the face of a changing pain picture
• Secondary diagnoses: DM, PVD, CHD, HTN, etc.– Patient’s circulation may not be sufficient to carry fentanyl from the
subcutaneous depot to central sites
• Lean body mass– May not be enough subcutaneous fat to allow for a depot
• Subject to changes in body temperature– Changes in skin temperature will change absorption rate of fentanyl
• Medication Requirement– Not for opioid naïve patients. Should only be used in patients who have
demonstrated tolerance and who require total daily dose of at least equivalent to transdermal fentanyl 25mcg/hr (i.e. oral morphine of 60mg.day)
– Doses > 500-600mcg/hr are difficult to administer due to limitation of areas to rotate patch application
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Methadone (Dolophine®, Methadose®)• Synthetic Opioid
• Quick onset of action (~30-60 mins) and high bioavailability (~ 80% PO)
• Long-acting properties naturally– The only liquid “long acting” opioid– Acute dosing has relatively short half-life– Elimination half-life increased with chronic dosing
• Up to 130 hours– Long acting properties start to take effect with chronic use
• No toxic metabolites– No dosage adjustment needed for renal impairment
• Typical starting dose: 2.5mg-5mg PO q12h or q8h
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Methadone: Mechanism of Action
• R-isomer has opioid properties– Different receptor activity
from traditional opioids– Greater affinity for delta
receptors– Very potent analgesic– Less affinity for mu
receptors– Less constipation,
hallucinations, euphoria
• S-isomer has neuropathic adjuvant properties– NMDA receptor antagonist– Can undo “wind up”
phenomenon– Norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor– Serotonin reuptake
inhibitor
Methadone is a racemic mixture (R+S)
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Potential Situations for Methadone Use for Pain
Morphine Allergy Renal Impairment Neuropathic Pain
Opioid Adverse Effects Not swallowing solid dosage forms
Refractory Pain
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Methadone…Challenging Situations
Limited Prognosis Multiple Drug Interactions
Lives alone, unreliable, poor cognitive functioning
Syncope, Arrhythmia,QT Prolonging Drugs
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Methadone prescribing requires knowledge of its:
Unique pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties
Potential for drug interactions and side effects
Complex conversion ratios and protocols
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Consult with knowledgeable prescriber and/or pharmacist
BEFORE starting therapy with methadone
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Methadone For…Pain Control vs. Addiction Maintenance
• Federal law prohibits pharmacies from dispensing methadone for addiction maintenance
• There are no limitations for dispensing methadone for pain control
• Common doses for addiction are high and given once daily
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Long-Acting Opioid Cost Considerations Equianalgesic drug regimen Qty {15 day supply} Approximate cost
Exalgo® (Hydromorphone)32mg daily
15 tablets $$$$$$
Morphine LA tablet60mg q12h
30 tablets $$$
Kadian ® (LA Morphine capsule)120mg daily
15 capsules $$$$$
OxyContin® (Oxycodone)40mg q12h
30 tablets $$$$$$
Transdermal Fentanyl50mcg q72h
5 patches $$$$$
Methadone5mg q8h
45 tablets $
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Case Discussion
Current medications include:• Insulin glargine 40 units once daily • Insulin aspart SSI prior to meals• Casodex (Bicalutamide) 150mg PO
once daily• Amlodipine 5 mg PO once daily• Allergies: No known allergies
Assessment:• P: Woke up with pain one AM & has remained
since. Has not tried any medication for the pain.
• Q: Nagging throb• R: Pain does not really go anywhere.• S: Located primarily in hips and legs. 2/10 at
worst.• T: Pain started ~3 days ago and has continued
intermittently. Worsens when transferring from wheel chair to bed.
• U: Has made transferring and requires help of his wife - difficult for her due to decreased strength. She fears that she will be unable to get him in and out of his wheel chair and that he will then become isolated
JW is a 65-year-old male with a primary diagnosis of prostate cancer. He is experiencing generalized pain. He has a history of chronic renal insufficiency, hypertension, and diabetes. He is restricted to a wheel chair secondary to an injury he sustained while enlisted in the military. As a result of his disease process, he has also begun to complain of a loss of appetite leading to weight loss.
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Opioid Combination Products
• Takes advantage of central and peripheral mechanisms of action potentiated analgesic effect
• Primary limitation: maximum daily dosage of non-opioid component (APAP, ibuprofen)– Examples:
• Hydrocodone/acetaminophen• Hydrocodone/ibuprofen• Oxycodone/acetaminophen• Oxycodone/aspirin• Codeine/acetaminophen• Tramadol/acetaminophen
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Opioid Selection: Poor Choices for Chronic Pain
• Meperidine– Poor absorption and toxic metabolites
• Propoxyphene– Poor efficacy, low potency and toxic metabolites
• Mixed agonist-antagonist– Compete with agonists -> possible withdrawal– Analgesic ceiling effect
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Approach to Opioid DosingApproach to Opioid Dosing
Opioid Naïve:Start low, go slow!
Opioid Tolerant
Intermittent Pain:PRN Doses
Persistent/Chronic Pain1. PRN doses x 48 hrs2. Determine ATC needs and
give breakthrough q3-4 h: 10-20% of TOTAL long acting requirement
Stable and Tolerating: Stay on current regimen
Stable and Not Tolerating: Consider opioid rotation
Unstable and Tolerating: Keep current opioid, but by 25-100% depending on pain severity
Unstable and Not Tolerating: Consider opioid rotation
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Titrate only when there is inadequate pain relief without side effects
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When Do We Consider Opioid Rotation?• Unmanageable or intolerable adverse
effects
• Lack of acceptable analgesia/therapeutic effect
• Change in patient status – Patient difficulty in adhering to regimen– Difficulty swallowing– Transition from inpatient to home care
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Goals for Opioid Rotation• Select an opioid analgesic and develop a dosing regimen that will:
– Effectively and safely manage the patient’s pain
– Minimize the risk for adverse effects
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What to do after converting?• It may take 3-5 days or longer for a complete transition to occur
• During this time, it is essential to reassess the patient’s pain and monitor for adverse effects.
• Titrate the new opioid as needed– Short-acting, oral immediate release, single ingredient opioids:
• May be increased every 2 hours
– Long-acting, oral sustained-release opioids:• May be increased every 24 hours • Does not include methadone or transdermal fentanyl
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Pain in Last Days of Life
• Clinical presentation– Facial grimacing– Body stiffening– Diminished kidney function
• Decreased perfusion, decreased clearance and accumulation of toxins
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Pain in Last Days of Life• What do we do?
– Assess patient to best ability and patient tolerability
– Rule out other causes of distress if possible & treat other symptoms if present
• Agitation, constipation, urinary retention
– Try opioid to see if behaviors diminish
– Palliative sedation may be the only viable option• Intolerable pain and/or suffering• Refractory to various aggressive interventions• Intention is mitigation of distress, not to hasten death
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Thank you for your participation!Any Questions?
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