Use established and emerging analgesics for acute pain management while new therapies are in development
摘要
Inadequate management of acute pain negatively affects recovery and can lead to adverse outcomes. Acute pain may have a wide range of causes and severity, as such, clinicians should tailor its pharmacological management on a case-by-case basis. Established therapies, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (paracetamol) and opioids, are effective analgesics, especially when used in combination. Opioids should be with caution and opioid-sparing techniques are recommended. Emerging agents such as suzetrigine are promising additions to the analgesic options. Further novel analgesic therapies [including cebranopadol, sublingual ketamine, naproxen/pregabalin conjugate (HTX-011), and AAT-076] are in clinical development.