Neuropathic pain, insomnia, depression. Absorption may vary with fever, dehydration, or edema. Repeat q 20 min until pain is controlled. Consider increasing regular dose. The correct dose is the dose that works.
ORAL administration is the preferred route.
A psychiatric disorder characterized by an overwhelming craving accompanied by inappropriate use of the medication. In patients without a history of abuse, addiction does not result from appropriately prescribing medication to treat pain. Patients who suffer from addiction also deserve adequate pain control. Some patients exhibit drug-seeking behavior because no physician has adequately assessed and treated their pain. This appears with chronic use, and does not pose a problem in pain management.