Efficacy and safety of hydromorphone for cancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer pain significantly impacts individuals' quality of life, with opioids being employed as the primary means for pain relief. Nevertheless, concerns persist regarding the adverse reactions and effectiveness of opioids such as morphine. Hydromorphone, recognized as a potent opioid, is a viable alternative for managing cancer-related pain. The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effectiveness and safety characteristics of hydromorphone in comparison to other opioids, as well as different methods of administering this medication within the scope of cancer pain treatment.

Methods

The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched on December 25th, 2023. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a syste

SUBMITTER: Alinejadfard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312680 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature