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Tramadol Treatment for Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis Pain in Children.

Tramadol Treatment for Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis Pain in Children.

Authors :
Yaffe Ornstein M
Stocki D
Levin D
Dvir R
Manisterski M
Berger-Achituv S
Rosenfeld Keidar H
Peled Y
Hazan S
Rosenberg T
Oppenheimer N
Elhasid R
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2022 Mar 01; Vol. 44 (2), pp. e487-e492.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Mucositis, a painful and debilitating condition, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. The role of tramadol in the treatment of mucositis in pediatric patients has not yet been determined. In this retrospective study, we evaluate whether tramadol as single agent achieved a reduction of pain intensity among oncologic children admitted for mucositis. In total, 34 of 54 (63%) episodes were treated with tramadol alone and achieved adequate pain relief. Tramadol's side effects were mild and manageable.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3678
Volume :
44
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33181582
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0000000000002003