Expert Guidance for Effective Management and Appropriate Monitoring of Patients With Pain

Pharmacologic Approaches in Pain Management: Nonopioid Analgesics

Episode Summary

An overview of nonopioid medication options for pain management, featuring expert discussion of indications, mechanisms of action, contraindications, adverse events, and drug–drug interactions.

Episode Notes

From Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP, this episode delves into nonopioid options for pain management. Listen as Dr Catanzano provides information on the available nonopioid medications, including valuable details on their indications, mechanisms of action, contraindications, and adverse event profiles. The episode ends with an overview of factors to consider when choosing the best nonopioid pharmacologic agent for a patient.  

Presenter:

Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist
Integrated Behavioral Health Department
Austin, Texas

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see
https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.

Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC, and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.

Link to full program:
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