Analgesic Use in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Sara N Davison Sarah RathwellChelsy GeorgeSyed T HussainKate GrundyLiz Dennett

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2020)

There was tremendous variability in the prescribing patterns of both nonopioid and opioid analgesics within and between countries suggesting widespread uncertainty about the optimal pharmacological approach to treating pain. Further research that incorporates robust reporting of analgesic regimens and links prescribing patterns to clinical outcomes is needed to guide optimal clinical practice.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
chronic pain
chronic kidney disease
primary care
adverse drug
clinical practice
pain management
end stage renal disease
anti inflammatory
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
peritoneal dialysis