medication treatment at end of life
The most commonly used treatment for managing end of life pain is pharmacotherapy. According to guidelines established by the World Health Organization, the first line treatment in managing the pain associated with cancer is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
The principal class of analgesics used to manage pain at the end of life are opioids. These medications are preferred for use at the end of life due to their potency and the availability of multiple delivery routes.