The Relationship between the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Spinal Opioids

Minireview based on a doctoral thesis

  • Staffan Sjöström Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden

Abstract

Spinal opioids have been used clinically since the late seventies to treat acute, traumatic, obstetric and chronic pain. In this article the influence of the pharmacokinetics on the dynamics of intrathecal and epidural opioid administration are discussed with reference to current knowledge.

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Published
1988-09-01
How to Cite
Sjöström S. (1988). The Relationship between the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Spinal Opioids: Minireview based on a doctoral thesis. Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences, 93(2), 101-120. https://doi.org/10.3109/03009738809178530