Significant Efficacy of Tramadol/Acetaminophen in Elderly Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Uncontrolled by NSAIDs: An Observational Study

Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a common condition and is generally treated using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); however, chronic NSAID use can decrease renal function. Tramadol, a weak opioid agonist, may improve chronic LBP and disability, while avoiding adverse effects such as gastr...

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Main Author: Imamura, Toshihiro
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Bentham Open 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4484344/