Efficacy of Oral Tapentadol IR for Management of Moderate to Severe Cancer Pain in Patients Presenting in Oncology Ward at JPMC, Karachi

A starting dose of 75 mg BID of tapentadol IR led to a significant pain reduction in cancer patients with chronic pain in the Pakistani population, regardless of previous analgesic intake or cancer type.

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Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.42.1.12885
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Pain Management and Opioid Use
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A starting dose of 75 mg BID of tapentadol IR led to a significant pain reduction in cancer patients with chronic pain in the Pakistani population, regardless of previous analgesic intake or cancer type.

Pakistan Journal of Medical SciencesVol. 42(1)
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (PK), National Institute Of Blood Disease and Bone Marrow Transplantation (PK)
Good health and well-being
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Pain Management and Opioid Use
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