Oxycodone, also known as Endone, is a potent opioid medication commonly prescribed for pain but new Australian evidence shows it’s time to rethink its use for more effective pain management and greater patient safety.
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Pain Management and Addictions – Medication Safety – Dr. Jennifer Stevens
Dr. Jennifer Stevens discusses medicine safety and addiction to pain medications.
How to use painkillers effectively
The optimal treatment for pain depends on whether it’s short or long term pain and how severe it is. Dr Norman Swan explains.
Cancer pain
Cancer pain doesn’t affect all people with cancer, but for those who do have pain it can be controlled with medicines and other therapies.