Certain opioids can preferably be administered transdermally
Jensen, N.M.; Holmgaard, R.; Nielsen, J.B.; Sørensen, J.A.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 177(9): V09140487
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25749289 Document Number: 683881
Many patients experience acute or chronic pain. The options for treating these pain conditions are many, and particularly products for topical application are gaining ground. NSAID for topical use is a good alternative to NSAID administered orally due to less systemic side effects. Transdermally delivered opioids have proven to be as effective as morphine in pain management of chronic, moderate to severe pain. The steady delivery and lower risk of breakthrough pain overweigh the higher cost and risk of adverse events compared to the orally delivered opioids.