“What medications are used in palliative care?”
My friend is in palliative care and is receiving pain medications. What medications are used in palliative care?
3 Answers
The medications used for palliative care are based on an individual's specific needs and conditions. You are encouraged to seek a consultation with an Interventional Pain Management Specialist who has expertise in palliative care.
My scope of practice is in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, so I am not current on the type of regimen of pain medication used for palliative care. That would be a question for a palliative care provider.
Hi,
There are many medications used in palliative care. These medications include categories such as muscle relaxers, opioids, nerve medication, anti-inflammatories, and topical medications. Most commonly patients are on opioids for pain relief and nerve medication such as gabapentin or Lyrica.
There are many medications used in palliative care. These medications include categories such as muscle relaxers, opioids, nerve medication, anti-inflammatories, and topical medications. Most commonly patients are on opioids for pain relief and nerve medication such as gabapentin or Lyrica.
