Co-prescription of opioids with benzodiazepine and other co-medications among opioid users: differential in opioid doses

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Co-prescription of opioids with benzodiazepine and other co-medications among opioid users: differential in opioid doses

Purpose: This study investigated the patterns of opioid co-prescription with benzodiazepine and other concomitant medications among opioid users. Opioid dose in each type of co-prescription was also examined. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among opioid users receiv...

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Main Authors:	Zin, Che Suraya, Ismail, Fadhilah
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	Dove Medical Press Ltd. 2017
Subjects:	RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/55156/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55156/3/55156.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/55156/4/55156-Co-prescription%20of%20opioids%20with%20benzodiazepine%20and%20other%20co-medications%20among%20opioid%20users_SCOPUS.pdf

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