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Role of pharmacist in nociceptive pain

• Including …………pain,
• Certain classes of medications tend to have higher

efficacy.
• They include acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-

inflammatory drugs, topical lidocaine, capsaicin,
corticosteroids, skeletal muscle relaxants, opioid
analgesics, and tramadol. (most are ……)
• Patients taking these medications need to be closely
monitored by the pharmacist to ensure both dose and
agent are appropriate for the patient’s comorbidities, age,
and other possible medication interactions.

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• Research evidence has indicated the success of
pharmacist-led pain management

• Problems of overuse and abuse of analgesics, and
inadequate monitoring of repeat prescriptions

• Pharmacists are Expert: optimising the selection and dose
of analgesics, reducing adverse effects and drug-related
problems (DRPs), and improving adherence to prescribed
medicines

• Examples of cases where pharmacist can play an
important role:

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